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A15 SNW

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,858 mi
Last recorded61,858 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 58,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 58,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 57,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,221 miles

Front NEAR and OFFSIDE tyres perished and worn on the inner edges

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear NEAR and OFFSIDE tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively NEAR and OFFSIDE (3.7.B.3)

rear drive shaft rubber covers deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn near and offside (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres perished and worn on the inner shoulder, near and offside

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded near and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear drive shaft rubber covers deteriorated near and offside

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear near and offside, tyres perished

covers and trays fitted not allowing full in section of some parts/components of the vehicle

engine oil leak(s)

rear diff has oil leak(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,681 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front and rear tyres worm on the inner edges and starting to perrish

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,627 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,939 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,351 miles

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,466 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,775 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,909 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 SNW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SNW, 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 SNW registered?

A15 SNW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is A15 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 SNW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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