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A4 WOA

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,188 mi
Last recorded80,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 80,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/ headlamp water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f indicator lens loose

Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,776 miles

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

suspension components very corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,086 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 78,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,123 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2018 78,123 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,779 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 76,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,400 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,431 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,793 miles

some condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 18 Nov 2011 69,793 miles

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

both front tyres have 3.5mm of tread

some condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 12 Oct 2010 66,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,596 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 46,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,982 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,386 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 28,770 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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A4 WOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A4 WOA, 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 A4 WOA registered?

A4 WOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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