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A15 LKX

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,936 mi
Last recorded58,936 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 58,936 miles

Front under-tray fittings missing

Nearside Rear brake light lower output

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 58,936 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front under-tray fittings missing

Nearside Rear brake light lower output

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 57,824 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 May 2024 56,330 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 53,528 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 52,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 51,025 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,551 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,278 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,250 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,568 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 42,817 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 42,785 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 41,800 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 41,800 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 40,247 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,971 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,117 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 25,177 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 21,397 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 21,387 miles

Centre registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 LKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A15 LKX, 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 A15 LKX registered?

A15 LKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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