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A1 PTP

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

85,994 mi
Last recorded85,994 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,994 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 82,166 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,124 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plate letters/number drew over with black marker (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 75,446 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 74,116 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,190 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,237 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,393 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,187 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,762 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,194 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 57,194 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 55,545 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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A1 PTP 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 95.5%.

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 A1 PTP, 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 A1 PTP registered?

A1 PTP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is A1 PTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 PTP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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