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4371 U

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,531 mi
Last recorded79,531 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4371 U
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 79,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 79,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,508 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,678 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,194 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,192 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 69,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,476 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 63,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,348 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 57,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,230 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 46,500 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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4371 U is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 4371 U, 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 4371 U registered?

4371 U is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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