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JDP 19E

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,769 mi
Last recorded115,769 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 19E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,769 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 115,580 miles

Airbag light on

O/S wiper slightly smearing

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 115,580 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Airbag light on

O/S wiper slightly smearing

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

Pass 13 May 2011 112,636 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 112,636 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 108,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 103,835 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 89,164 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,939 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 84,939 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 68,728 miles

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

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

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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JDP 19E is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JDP 19E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JDP 19E registered?

JDP 19E is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is JDP 19E safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDP 19E shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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