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100 BRX

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,080 mi
Last recorded99,080 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 89,319 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,401 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 42,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,721 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 31,721 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 25,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,211 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,594 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,865 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 13,629 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 11,569 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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100 BRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 81,143 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 100 BRX, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 100 BRX registered?

100 BRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is 100 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 100 BRX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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