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A15 HDJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,447 mi
Last recorded131,447 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 HDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 131,447 miles

Corrosion some pipes fuel pipes etc

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Surface corrosion some components underbody

Fail 16 Aug 2016 131,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion some pipes fuel pipes etc

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Surface corrosion some components underbody

Pass 3 Aug 2015 130,117 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 127,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front fog light glass is cracked

offside front wing is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 115,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 115,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 110,396 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet stay/ram does not support bonnet

vehicle underneath general corrosion needs to be kept in check

Fail 18 Jun 2012 110,396 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

bonnet stay/ram does not support bonnet

vehicle underneath general corrosion needs to be kept in check

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,272 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 96,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,594 miles

both wishbone mountings slightly corroded

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,177 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2008 62,827 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,752 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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A15 HDJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A15 HDJ, 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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A15 HDJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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