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A12 AUC

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,184 mi
Last recorded63,184 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 63,184 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 63,169 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

corrosion throughout, brakes, steering, suspension etc

headlamp beam image poor n.s and o.s

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,023 miles

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

Central exhaust box deteriorating

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

underbody corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 62,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 62,699 miles

flat battery ?

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,174 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 62,160 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 61,411 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,761 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 59,750 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,725 miles

Advise condition of rear exaust box.

Advise exhaust held to gether with jubli clip

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,968 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 57,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 56,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r/ brake back plate bent. not catching any other conponent

Fail 20 Jun 2008 55,369 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r/ brake back plate bent. not catching any other conponent

Pass 9 Jun 2007 54,484 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 53,412 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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A12 AUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A12 AUC, 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.

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A12 AUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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