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A13 SXE

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,871 mi
Last recorded143,871 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 143,871 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded and taped up

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 138,039 miles

Central Front exhaust flange corroded partially incomplete exhaust still secure

Central Rear exhaust heat shields insecure not likely to fall of

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel filter ()

Nearside Rear Inner lower wheel arch underside corroded and holed not within prescribed area

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

Rear subframe corroded

o/s/f wing and both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 May 2022 138,038 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front exhaust flange corroded partially incomplete exhaust still secure

Central Rear exhaust heat shields insecure not likely to fall of

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel filter ()

Nearside Rear Inner lower wheel arch underside corroded and holed not within prescribed area

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

Rear subframe corroded

o/s/f wing and both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2021 133,703 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

both front wings and rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

both rear inner lower wheel arches corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Fail 11 May 2021 133,702 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible corroded and incomplete (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wings showing signs of corrosion

Both rear inner lower wheel arches corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2020 130,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

heat shields loose on exhaust system

oil feed pipe to gearbox slightly leaking

Fail 19 May 2020 130,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

heat shields loose on exhaust system

oil feed pipe to gearbox slightly leaking

Pass 3 May 2019 124,528 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear tyre 1.6MM. offside rear tyre 2MM

Pass 4 May 2018 117,643 miles

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

both front tyres perished and wearing heavily on inner edges.

nail in off-side rear tyre.

unable to inspect inner brake pads without dismantling.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 114,020 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 113,934 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 109,540 miles

offside front headlamp slightly deteriorated

offside front indicator bulb slightly faded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,899 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 100,145 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

condensation inside headlamp units

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,041 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner part of tread.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 93,306 miles

both front tyres wearing low

condensation in o/s headlamp

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 90,617 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear outer brake pads wearing thin ( unable to inspect inner pads)

slight play in nearside front top suspension ball joint

Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,653 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 71,943 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A13 SXE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 72,680 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 A13 SXE, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 SXE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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