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B17 JMF

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,292 mi
Last recorded110,292 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 JMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 110,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 109,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 107,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 106,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 106,279 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 106,277 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 104,712 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 104,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 103,409 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 103,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 102,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,844 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 100,185 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 98,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,301 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,741 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 83,383 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,726 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 76,088 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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B17 JMF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B17 JMF, 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 B17 JMF registered?

B17 JMF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is B17 JMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 JMF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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