MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine floor under trays fitted obscuring tested items
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak rear diff ()
both front tyres have slightly worn edges
Oil leak ()
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall
both rear brake pipes corroded
front wipers not very good
off side front tyre worn on outter edge and cut in outter side wall 205/5516v
srs and coolant light on
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
near side front tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords
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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A7 HEG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 81,143 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 A7 HEG, 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 29 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 A7 HEG registered?
A7 HEG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is A7 HEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for A7 HEG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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