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C11 FEY

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,202 mi
Last recorded63,202 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 FEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,202 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 63,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2016 63,179 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 62,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,127 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs slight pitted

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2011 51,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs slight pitted

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs pitted

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,080 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,838 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 44,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C11 FEY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C11 FEY, 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 C11 FEY registered?

C11 FEY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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