MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine light illuminated indicating a fault
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)
front tyres slightly perished and worn on edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre has 2-3mm of tread remaining
offside rear tyre 3mm
rear differential output and pinion seals leaking
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre has 2-3mm of tread remaining
offside rear tyre 3mm
rear differential output and pinion seals leaking
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear differential leaking oil
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear differential pinion and both output seals leaking
very small amount of play in both front wheel bearings
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear differential pinion and both output seals leaking
very small amount of play in both front wheel bearings
diff seals leaking(pinion and output)
Advise the drive belt may need attention at a later date !
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Advise the drive belt may need attention at a later date !
Nail in offside rear tyre
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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AFW 985A is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AFW 985A, 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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How do I check the history of AFW 985A?
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What year was AFW 985A registered?
AFW 985A is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 March 2001.
Is AFW 985A safe to buy?
The MOT history for AFW 985A shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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