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565 THY

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,148 mi
Last recorded60,148 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration565 THY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,148 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 60,127 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,531 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reinforcing tie strut corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Underneath Vehicle Completely Under Sealed

Pass 25 Apr 2023 52,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 51,147 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 51,147 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 50,051 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,173 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,515 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust front pipe mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,773 miles

Exhaust mount corroded off but secure

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,980 miles

exhaust mount corroded off but secure

front pads low

underside covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,808 miles

exhaust system rusty and front mount corroded off

n/s/f indicator slightly fadded

underside been undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 36,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 34,659 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,804 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 32,790 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,422 miles

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

exhaust flange bolts almost corroded through.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,985 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,604 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,522 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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565 THY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 565 THY, 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 565 THY registered?

565 THY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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