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C13 RWL

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,356 mi
Last recorded112,356 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 RWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 112,356 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,933 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,197 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 103,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 102,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,513 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 98,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 96,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,481 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,199 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR EXHAUST AND BRACKETS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,333 miles

1) n/s rear tyre close to liomits

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,333 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

1) n/s rear tyre close to liomits

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,635 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 81,635 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 225 45 17 fronts 245 40 17 rears 2) n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,809 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,219 miles

1) tyres 225 45 17 fronts 245 40 17 rears 2) o/s and n/s front tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,644 miles

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

sill trim covers fitted.

Fail 13 Nov 2006 60,110 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 60,110 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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C13 RWL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C13 RWL, 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 C13 RWL registered?

C13 RWL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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