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A13 PDJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 PDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 84,493 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 84,491 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,708 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,781 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 78,417 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,541 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 75,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 72,733 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,613 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 64,613 miles

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

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

catalists loose in exhaust (rattle)

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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A13 PDJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A13 PDJ, 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 A13 PDJ registered?

A13 PDJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A13 PDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 PDJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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