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4402 UR

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

123,661 mi
Last recorded123,661 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4402 UR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 123,661 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,431 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 112,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,365 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 103,044 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 103,044 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 103,044 miles

Front Brake drum back plate insecure both (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 102,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,627 miles

n/s and o/s front wing slight corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2018 99,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front wing slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,738 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 98,738 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,473 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 97,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,826 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 95,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,950 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 94,950 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 91,552 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,128 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 83,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 83,540 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,615 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 68,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,745 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 66,616 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 66,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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4402 UR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 4402 UR, 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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4402 UR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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