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B15 SYL

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,773 mi
Last recorded55,773 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 SYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 55,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2026 55,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2025 55,360 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts & both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2024 55,357 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers both sides corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

Fail 3 Jul 2024 55,357 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers both sides corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,001 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front fog light not working

Fail 29 Jun 2023 55,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front fog light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,548 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

All brake discs slightly corroded

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noise from multi v belt area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Transmission oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2022 54,548 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

All brake discs slightly corroded

All steering and suspension components corroded

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noise from multi v belt area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Transmission oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,765 miles

Boot lid brake light not working

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 52,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Boot lid brake light not working

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,662 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust to back box joint blowing slightly.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Number plate space between characters is greater than 33mm but vehicle registered before 1 September 2001.

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 51,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wiper blades missing, unable to test without causing damage to windscreen. (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust to back box joint blowing slightly.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Number plate space between characters is greater than 33mm but vehicle registered before 1 September 2001.

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,073 miles

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

Offside Front direction indicator lense damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,376 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 47,376 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,068 miles

Boot struts not working

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 46,068 miles

Boot struts not working

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,961 miles

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

Rear diff seals leaking

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,773 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,723 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,838 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,838 miles

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,360 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 32,397 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bulb not working on 3rd brake light

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,397 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bulb not working on 3rd brake light

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,704 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 28,830 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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B15 SYL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B15 SYL, 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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B15 SYL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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