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BEV 400X

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,177 mi
Last recorded116,177 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEV 400X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 116,177 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 115,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 115,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 115,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 115,000 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 114,487 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 113,546 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 112,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 112,329 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 110,567 miles

Front suspension has general corrosion

exhaust front clamp corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 106,836 miles

Offside Front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 106,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 104,173 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 104,173 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion strut brace (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion strut brace (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 102,240 miles

Offside Rear body torsion bar corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 99,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 99,683 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 96,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 92,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 88,615 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 84,245 miles

all 4 floorpan brace bars corroding

Fail 9 May 2011 84,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all 4 floorpan brace bars corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,195 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,395 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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BEV 400X is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BEV 400X, 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 BEV 400X registered?

BEV 400X is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is BEV 400X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEV 400X shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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