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177 HMP

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,772 mi
Last recorded53,772 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration177 HMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 53,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 53,623 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 53,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 53,325 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,213 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 52,887 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 52,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,539 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 52,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 48,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 46,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 41,125 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,499 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,205 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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177 HMP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 177 HMP, 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 177 HMP registered?

177 HMP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is 177 HMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 177 HMP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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