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540 RMU

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,142 mi
Last recorded107,142 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration540 RMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 107,142 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 107,142 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 99,566 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 99,566 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,723 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 93,998 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 93,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,570 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 89,570 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,445 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 76,920 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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540 RMU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 540 RMU, 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 540 RMU registered?

540 RMU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is 540 RMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 540 RMU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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