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121 COO

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,829 mi
Last recorded103,829 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 COO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 103,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small areas of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 103,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small areas of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 103,819 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 103,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,225 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,993 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 102,949 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,646 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

opaque tape appied to nearside warning light panel

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,518 miles

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

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

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

Opaque tape has been applied to warning light panel on nearside of instruments

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 98,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Opaque tape has been applied to warning light panel on nearside of instruments

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,397 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,900 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,772 miles

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

S.R.S.light on

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,593 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 91,171 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 90,282 miles

Both rear flexi brake pipes perishing.

Cable ties in use in place of exhaust hanger. (rear)

N/S/R tyre has signs of being driven whilst flat **ADVISE REPLACE**

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

O/S/R tyre nearing legal limit.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 87,669 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 87,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,295 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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121 COO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 121 COO, 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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121 COO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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