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A82 ORB

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,592 mi
Last recorded51,592 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA82 ORB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 51,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,486 miles

exhaust box corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2022 51,486 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,982 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 50,981 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released ALL 3 DUE TO PEDAL STICKING (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

front brake binding BOTH DUE TO PADAL STICKING (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding BOTH DUE TO PEDAL STICKING (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jun 2015 50,788 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Front jacking block missing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,788 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

O/S Front jacking block missing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,564 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 49,522 miles

Rear tyres close to limit

Fail 20 May 2013 49,522 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,295 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 30,040 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,001 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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A82 ORB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A82 ORB, 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 A82 ORB registered?

A82 ORB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is A82 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A82 ORB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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