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V659 SWT

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,307 mi
Last recorded103,307 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 SWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 103,307 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 103,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,315 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,529 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2012 100,529 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 96,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,929 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 96,929 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 91,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,249 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 57,930 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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V659 SWT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V659 SWT, 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 V659 SWT registered?

V659 SWT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V659 SWT safe to buy?

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