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3 PAL

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,351 mi
Last recorded101,351 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 PAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,351 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 101,351 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,348 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 101,348 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 101,347 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 101,347 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 101,211 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,101 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,554 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,449 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,110 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,677 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,159 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,919 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,759 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,759 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 89,759 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 79,005 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 79,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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3 PAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 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 3 PAL, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 PAL registered?

3 PAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is 3 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 PAL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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