MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,270 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All suspension components covered in underseal
all 4 shock absorbers heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both main pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all 4 shock absorbers heavily corroded
all suspension components heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy end (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm ball joint gator twisted and clip ring corroded (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Central Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy end (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm ball joint gator twisted and clip ring corroded (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight oil leak from rear diferential
steering damper slight oil leak
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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A9 KXR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KXR, 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 A9 KXR registered?
A9 KXR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is A9 KXR safe to buy?
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