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A7 UTT

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,483 mi
Last recorded95,483 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 UTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 95,483 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Backbox deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2023 95,298 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 94,160 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 94,160 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,269 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,661 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,783 miles

Exhaust system corroded at rear

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/s front jacking block missing from sill

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,783 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S Front Jacking Block Missing From Sill

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 85,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S Front Jacking Block Missing From Sill

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,633 miles

SLIHT CORROSION REAR EXHAUST

Fail 25 Jun 2013 81,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

SLIHT CORROSION REAR EXHAUST

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,281 miles

advise slight leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,330 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,444 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 39,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,360 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,675 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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A7 UTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A7 UTT, 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 A7 UTT registered?

A7 UTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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