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B1 OYE

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 OYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,409 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 95,821 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,641 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,086 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 93,428 miles

OS inner track rod has slight play

all tyres have inner edge wear, (mainly fronts)

Pass 22 May 2018 92,851 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,720 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 90,235 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 88,219 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 87,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 86,276 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 86,276 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 85,667 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 84,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 82,563 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 80,890 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 80,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 78,147 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 75,795 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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B1 OYE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B1 OYE, 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 B1 OYE registered?

B1 OYE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is B1 OYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 OYE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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