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A3 XTF

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,146 mi
Last recorded63,146 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,146 miles

Center exhaust hanger bracket is corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 62,875 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Center exhaust hanger bracket is corroded

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,406 miles

exhaust mount broken but the system is still supported

Fail 22 Sep 2014 50,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mount broken but the system is still supported

Pass 3 Aug 2013 35,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,480 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,292 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 20,099 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 XTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XTF, 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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What year was A3 XTF registered?

A3 XTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is A3 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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