MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
rear subframe repair covered in underseal
suspension, steering and brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Exhaust corroded
Rear subframe repair covered in underseal
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Rear subframe repair covered in underseal
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Exhaust corroded
Rear subframe repair covered in underseal
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
subframe repair covered in underseal
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Brake pipes slightly corroded or greased (covering inspection)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
All suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/f fog light not working
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
o/s/f fog light not working
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 VRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,311 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 A3 VRS, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A3 VRS registered?
A3 VRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2009.
Is A3 VRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A3 VRS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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