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ACK 566A

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,412 mi
Last recorded82,412 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 566A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,412 miles

both rear tyre inner edges starting to wear

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,829 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,115 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 64,623 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 64,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 60,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,196 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,884 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 47,568 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,335 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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ACK 566A is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACK 566A, 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 ACK 566A registered?

ACK 566A is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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The MOT history for ACK 566A shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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