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X783 FEU

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,287 mi
Last recorded92,287 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 FEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,287 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 92,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear sus arms bushes perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,921 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 91,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 91,872 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 89,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 89,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 89,125 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,099 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 85,099 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. ELECTRICAL FAULT (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,607 miles

prop shaft centre bearing has excessive movement

Fail 23 Sep 2015 78,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

prop shaft centre bearing has excessive movement

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,223 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 71,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,928 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,535 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,633 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,809 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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X783 FEU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X783 FEU, 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 X783 FEU registered?

X783 FEU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X783 FEU safe to buy?

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