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B12 SLK

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,329 mi
Last recorded123,329 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 123,329 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limits and should be replaced soon

o/s/f tyre has mark on side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,920 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 100,919 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 96,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 96,862 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 92,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 87,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 83,164 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 78,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,848 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,051 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 74,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,695 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,871 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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B12 SLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 88,515 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 B12 SLK, 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 30 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 B12 SLK registered?

B12 SLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is B12 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 SLK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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