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BK51 JXB

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,453 mi
Last recorded70,453 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 JXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,453 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 70,171 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault BAS/ESP LAMP COME'S ON AS SOON AS BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED , (7.12 (e))

Mud to all 4 wheel arch's, near side close to excessive for inspection

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower corrosion to inner wheel arch,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body support bar corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 65,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,268 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 61,252 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Esp light on (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 60,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Jun 2011 54,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,875 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has small cut in it

Fail 8 Jun 2009 41,875 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has small cut in it

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,453 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,412 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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BK51 JXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,467 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 JXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 JXB registered?

BK51 JXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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