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332 RPB

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,141 mi
Last recorded108,141 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration332 RPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 108,141 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on lower mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear body above rear subframe corroded including both rear spring cups

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms and linkages in connection with rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,611 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in and tread depth near limit

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in and tread depth near limit

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,798 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 96,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,735 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,366 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 74,858 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 68,471 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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332 RPB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 332 RPB, 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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332 RPB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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