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A4 CVU

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,983 mi
Last recorded92,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 CVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,983 miles

Exhaust mounting defective multiple (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 92,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective multiple (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 92,004 miles

Exhaust mounting defective multiple (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All round (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,255 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 external casings. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,899 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 90,899 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,943 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 89,942 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arcj (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 89,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,932 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,389 miles

Central Baffles loose in catalytic converter.

Front Both front wiper blades torn. Does not effect drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,814 miles

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

rear diff oil seals leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,032 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,468 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 29 Feb 2012 72,468 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,907 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 67,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,904 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 64,574 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 58,980 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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A4 CVU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A4 CVU, 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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A4 CVU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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