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V526 OAY

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,684 mi
Last recorded106,684 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 106,684 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,179 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 101,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,610 miles

customer advised slight play in steering linkage

customeradvised front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,526 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 82,526 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2009 80,681 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 73,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 65,140 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,892 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 56,121 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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V526 OAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 72,680 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 V526 OAY, 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 V526 OAY registered?

V526 OAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V526 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V526 OAY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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