CarVerify

Free Car Check

286 PPB

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,587 mi
Last recorded125,587 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration286 PPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 125,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 125,587 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure BUMPER CORNER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING NEAR TOP SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR/INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner floor pan corroded.

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded.

Nearside Front arm corroded.

Nearside Front bumper lose

Offside Front Inner wing corroded.

Offside Front arm corroded.

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

Rear sub frame corroded.

rear diff leaking.

Pass 15 Mar 2021 122,399 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR PAN (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch lose.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded.

Offside Front corner bumper lose.

Offside Rear floor pan corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 113,995 miles

Nearside Front lower strengthening bar corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strengthening bar corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,729 miles

Offside Front support beam corroded.

auto gear box pipes badly corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 111,729 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front support beam corroded.

auto gear box pipes badly corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,644 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,803 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 107,788 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 106,446 miles

exhaust mount corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 106,445 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust mount corroded

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2011 104,328 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 104,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 100,291 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 95,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,170 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,848 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

286 PPB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 286 PPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 286 PPB?

You can check the full history of 286 PPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 286 PPB registered?

286 PPB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is 286 PPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 286 PPB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 286 PPB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 286 PPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.