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AEZ 5228

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,941 mi
Last recorded70,941 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5228
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 70,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak wont hold bonnet up

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

bonnet strut weak

boot floor slightly damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 69,689 miles

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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,422 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,979 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,125 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust down pipe bolts corroded. front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 67,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust down pipe bolts corroded. front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,155 miles

exhaust down pipe bolts corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust down pipe bolts corroded. bush missing from gear linkage.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,484 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 63,070 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,973 miles

exhaust down pipe bolts corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,219 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 58,219 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,395 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 56,395 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,916 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 53,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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AEZ 5228 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AEZ 5228, 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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AEZ 5228 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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