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408 GMC

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

37,422 mi
Last recorded37,422 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration408 GMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 37,422 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,393 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 37,393 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 37,348 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking possibly from fuel pump or pipes (no access as cover inhibits view ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished & cracking 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished & cracking close to exposed cords 225/50 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 37,306 miles

the vehicle under has slight corrosion

Fail 7 May 2019 37,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

the vehicle under has slight corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 37,144 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 37,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,039 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,582 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 36,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 35,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,868 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,805 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,920 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 32,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low level coolent light on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,534 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washers frozen

Pass 24 Dec 2008 28,702 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Dec 2008 28,702 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,380 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 24,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,640 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 15,565 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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408 GMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 408 GMC, 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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408 GMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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