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AIG 1251

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,029 mi
Last recorded110,029 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 1251
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 110,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 100,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 92,446 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 92,446 miles

Emissions not tested Car overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 92,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,418 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 91,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,389 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 89,985 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 89,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 89,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 89,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working all lights inop (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,621 miles

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

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

exhaust rattle inside box

Fail 24 Oct 2013 88,621 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust rattle inside box

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,786 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,893 miles

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

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

engine undertray corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,400 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 81,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

steering assembly has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,302 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,025 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,639 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 69,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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AIG 1251 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AIG 1251, 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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AIG 1251 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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