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BHA 11X

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,184 mi
Last recorded77,184 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHA 11X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 76,832 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,293 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,672 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,510 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,292 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,524 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust clamp

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level light on

front tyres worn to approx 2mm on outer edge

rear diff damp

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level warning light on

exhaust clamps corroded and slight blow

o/s/r drive shaft inner cv boot damp

rear tyres and old and cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,448 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,638 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sterring ram seal weeping

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,585 miles

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

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

slight dampness steering dampner

very slight dampness on diff

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,891 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,395 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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BHA 11X is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BHA 11X, 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 BHA 11X registered?

BHA 11X is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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