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A20 SVA

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,270 mi
Last recorded156,270 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 156,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear floor and rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mount corroded( exhaust still secure)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 151,298 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2019 140,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND ACROSS AXLE REAR PIPES ALL SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND HAVE BEEN GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND JOINT OF CENTRE TO REAR SECTIONS - HAS BEEN PUTTYED UP (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AND GAITOR SLIGHTLY SPLIT ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AND GAITOR SLIGHTLY SPLIT ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VIRTUALLY ON LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST SECTION POOR CONDITION ,ALSO FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET HEAVILY CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP TOP OF ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 129,554 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING

Offside Front Inner RACK GAITER SPLITTING

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FUEL PIPES BENEATH VEHICLE

Fail 30 Jul 2018 129,554 miles

Emissions not tested COOLANT LEAK FROM VEHICLE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid SPRAY BOTTOM OF SCREEN (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING

Offside Front Inner RACK GAITER SPLITTING

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FUEL PIPES BENEATH VEHICLE

Pass 24 Jul 2017 119,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,935 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 108,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,548 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 98,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front o/s tyre worn exceesive on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,019 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 81,017 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 74,297 miles

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 53,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,268 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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A20 SVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A20 SVA, 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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A20 SVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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