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A6 FDY

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,963 mi
Last recorded83,963 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 83,963 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 83,963 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 83,959 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 83,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 82,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 80,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,024 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 72,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,238 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,675 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 68,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,099 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,037 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,428 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 54,630 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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A6 FDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A6 FDY, 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 A6 FDY registered?

A6 FDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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