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B6 RLD

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,965 mi
Last recorded68,965 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 RLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,965 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,727 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,828 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2009 59,047 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 59,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 55,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,735 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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B6 RLD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B6 RLD, 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 B6 RLD registered?

B6 RLD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is B6 RLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 RLD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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