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A9 DCU

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,002 miles

Coolant level low warning light on

Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 95,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low warning light on

Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak level low warning light on ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 93,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak level low warning light on ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2021 88,742 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 May 2021 88,742 miles

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))

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 86,302 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 85,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 84,541 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 83,190 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2016 80,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 78,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 77,180 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 May 2013 75,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 74,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 73,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 72,002 miles

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

o/side tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 May 2009 60,631 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 60,631 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 May 2008 47,289 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 34,185 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 34,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 25,187 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 25,187 miles

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

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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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A9 DCU 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 76%.

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 A9 DCU, 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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A9 DCU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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