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289 FYA

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,850 mi
Last recorded80,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration289 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 77,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,632 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 72,356 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,431 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,436 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,397 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,702 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,188 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,473 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,069 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 34,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,140 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,902 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,190 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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289 FYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 289 FYA, 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

How do I check the history of 289 FYA?

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What year was 289 FYA registered?

289 FYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is 289 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 289 FYA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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