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L70 DLJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,607 mi
Last recorded125,607 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 125,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper wheel arch,under bonnet slightly corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 125,567 miles

Direction indicators not working all. (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe. (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer starting to perish.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to raer. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Oil leak diff. ()

Rear both rear driveshaft boots starting to perish.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 122,798 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear scuffed off on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 steel pipes to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 122,798 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear scuffed off on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 steel pipes to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 117,546 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 108,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 108,899 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 106,018 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2011 102,584 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 102,584 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 96,568 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,224 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 91,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,325 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,468 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake discs worn and pitted

rear pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2007 76,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake discs worn and pitted

rear pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 60,394 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 60,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L70 DLJ 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 63.2%.

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 L70 DLJ, 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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L70 DLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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