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ARD 44L

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

109,204 mi
Last recorded109,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARD 44L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 109,204 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 109,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 106,302 miles

Lower treated in underseal

Pass 13 May 2025 106,054 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 106,011 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 105,204 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has been undersealed including suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 101,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 97,849 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside wiper slightly split.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,908 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 93,567 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,567 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,920 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,846 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,971 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,801 miles

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

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

Offside indicator side repeater slightly loose.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,034 miles

Corrosion noted on rear brake pipes.

Slight lift on both bottom balljoints.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 70,034 miles

Corrosion noted on rear brake pipes.

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight lift on both bottom balljoints.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,488 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 3,852 miles

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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ARD 44L is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 ARD 44L, 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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ARD 44L is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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