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A3 TPC

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,701 mi
Last recorded204,701 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 204,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage behind interior mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded including rear torque arms

Fail 1 Dec 2021 204,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage behind interior mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded including rear torque arms

Pass 6 Nov 2020 194,731 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 194,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 190,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 190,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 177,870 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 177,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 167,545 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes across subframe

Pass 9 Jul 2015 166,877 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 164,561 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 161,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 160,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 158,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 157,384 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 155,818 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 153,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 134,714 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 118,310 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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A3 TPC is a 1999 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 78.9%.

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 A3 TPC, 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 A3 TPC registered?

A3 TPC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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