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146 FOX

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,611 mi
Last recorded57,611 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration146 FOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,611 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 57,611 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 57,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 57,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 56,166 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,097 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 55,097 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,807 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,503 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 54,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,877 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,067 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,227 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,698 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,633 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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146 FOX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 146 FOX, 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 146 FOX registered?

146 FOX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 146 FOX safe to buy?

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