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L20 SLK

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,768 mi
Last recorded72,768 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 72,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 72,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,154 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 69,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 64,176 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,341 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 58,341 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f caliper bolts boots missing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,959 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,030 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,566 miles

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

front brake discs slighly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,892 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,510 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,917 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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L20 SLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L20 SLK, 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 L20 SLK registered?

L20 SLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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