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6894 MC

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6894 MC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 114,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,960 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 105,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,883 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,653 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 51,086 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 51,086 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,006 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,235 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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6894 MC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 6894 MC, 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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6894 MC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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