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A460 MEL

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,166 mi
Last recorded134,166 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA460 MEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 134,166 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 114,855 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 110,463 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear section of exhaust system starting to deteriorate (corrosion )

Fail 13 Jun 2019 97,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear section of exhaust system starting to deteriorate (corrosion )

Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,550 miles

washers not working nearside

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are showing signs of age

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,489 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,773 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,958 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,847 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 67,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake pads worn low

exhaust rusty

rear differential oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 67,579 miles

all brake pads worn low

exhaust rusty

rear differential oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2011 61,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear diff damp

Pass 5 Feb 2011 61,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear diff damp

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,205 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 56,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,546 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 45,546 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,277 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,911 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 34,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in tyre

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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A460 MEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 A460 MEL, 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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What year was A460 MEL registered?

A460 MEL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is A460 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A460 MEL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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