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AIG 9937

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,840 mi
Last recorded92,840 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 9937
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,840 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 92,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 92,517 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 91,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 89,103 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,989 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,989 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 86,086 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust system very rusty

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2006 84,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AIG 9937 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AIG 9937, 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 AIG 9937 registered?

AIG 9937 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is AIG 9937 safe to buy?

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