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A15 RYB

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,739 mi
Last recorded66,739 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 66,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 66,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 56,736 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 56,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 50,914 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 50,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,703 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,141 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,615 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,822 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,057 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 43,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has damage on sidewall

rear diff slight leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,022 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,929 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,008 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,846 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 33,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 RYB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

A15 RYB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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