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A10 RAC

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,373 mi
Last recorded98,373 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 98,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,939 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 96,847 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 96,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 157,601 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 156,679 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 156,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 156,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 155,551 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 155,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 155,008 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 154,361 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 154,361 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 153,012 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 153,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 152,509 miles

repair to nearside rear lamp

Pass 9 Nov 2011 139,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 139,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 121,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 121,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 206,109 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 90,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 90,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,499 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 74,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,716 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)

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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A10 RAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A10 RAC, 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 A10 RAC registered?

A10 RAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is A10 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 RAC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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