MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front headlamp slightly deteriorated
offside front indicator bulb slightly faded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
condensation inside headlamp units
o/s/r tyre wearing low
slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing low on inner part of tread.
both front tyres wearing low
condensation in o/s headlamp
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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