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111 P

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,920 mi
Last recorded52,920 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 52,920 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 52,920 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 52,128 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 51,386 miles

Suspension corroded front and rear but not excessive

Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,669 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 48,831 miles

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

Offside Front body wing corroded

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded all round (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 48,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front body wing corroded

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded all round (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 42,697 miles

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

Offside front body wing corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 38,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 34,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 34,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 31,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,629 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 24,414 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 22,879 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 20,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 18,268 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 17,578 miles

oil leak gearbox and rear diff area

Pass 7 May 2008 15,501 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 15,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 14,028 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge/ near side front tyre cracking noted on outer wall no ply / cord exposed.

Pass 12 May 2006 11,903 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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111 P is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 111 P, 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 111 P registered?

111 P is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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