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A9 KXR

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,270 mi
Last recorded84,270 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,270 miles

All suspension components covered in underseal

all 4 shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 84,269 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 84,118 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2017 84,118 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2014 83,394 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,289 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,758 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 73,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,896 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 66,891 miles

slight oil leak from rear diferential

steering damper slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,905 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 65,905 miles

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?

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 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.

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