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AFW 985A

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,956 mi
Last recorded1,956 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 985A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 1,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 1,956 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,434 miles

engine light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,797 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,365 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,367 miles

front tyres slightly perished and worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,810 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 48,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear differential leaking oil

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2009 40,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,090 miles

diff seals leaking(pinion and output)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 33,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,157 miles

Advise the drive belt may need attention at a later date !

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,099 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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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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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?

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