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V640 GBC

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,298 mi
Last recorded65,298 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 GBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 65,298 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front subframe corrored

Pass 5 May 2016 65,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,217 miles

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

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

brake and fuel pipes have been greased

Pass 1 May 2014 63,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 62,263 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 61,598 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 61,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,509 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,728 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,007 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,375 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 56,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 53,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,453 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 38,452 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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V640 GBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V640 GBC, 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 V640 GBC registered?

V640 GBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V640 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V640 GBC 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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