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1 EAX

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

50,844 mi
Last recorded50,844 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 EAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 50,844 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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1 EAX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1 EAX, 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 1 EAX registered?

1 EAX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is 1 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 EAX shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1 EAX have outstanding finance?

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