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FNZ 2283

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,725 mi
Last recorded71,725 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 2283
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 71,725 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 71,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,340 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 56,508 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 53,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 47,129 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,339 miles

All shock absorber soft

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 41,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

All shock absorber soft

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,999 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear mud flaps loosely fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 26,974 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear mud flaps loosely fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 18,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 17,901 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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FNZ 2283 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 88,515 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 FNZ 2283, 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 30 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 FNZ 2283 registered?

FNZ 2283 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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The MOT history for FNZ 2283 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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