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J333 SJK

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,689 mi
Last recorded77,689 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 SJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,689 miles

Nearside Lower Body component slightly loose sill covering insucure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) damper ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corrodded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 77,674 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective broken up (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox atached side (6.1.2 (a))

Mudguard insecure n.s side sill adrift ()

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

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper poor resistance (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 76,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 May 2018 76,706 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,461 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 75,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,130 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,159 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,480 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Gearbox oil sump corroded and leaking

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside front shock absorber heavily corroded

Offside front tyre perishing and cracking

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,460 miles

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

All coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Gearbox oil sump corroded and leaking

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside front shock absorber heavily corroded

Offside front tyre perishing and cracking

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,601 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm and a screw in the tread

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2011

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs worn

rear brakes have an imbalance of 47%

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,233 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

vehicle has a rear brake imbalance of 51%

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 55,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 51,331 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 51,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 502,352 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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J333 SJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 J333 SJK, 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 J333 SJK registered?

J333 SJK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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