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1069 DD

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,973 mi
Last recorded37,973 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1069 DD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 37,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 37,941 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 37,818 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 36,697 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 36,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 35,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

nsr fuel pipes corroded

rear diff seals leaking x2

rear exhaust joint coroded

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,374 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,037 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,886 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,947 miles

Front brake pads worn down

Pass 19 Oct 2005 23,469 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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1069 DD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1069 DD, 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.

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What year was 1069 DD registered?

1069 DD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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