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V140 BFE

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,377 mi
Last recorded127,377 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,377 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 127,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 126,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 117,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 106,860 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 97,384 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 97,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,043 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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V140 BFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 72,680 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V140 BFE, 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 26 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 V140 BFE registered?

V140 BFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V140 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V140 BFE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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