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L777 JPR

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,818 mi
Last recorded182,818 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 JPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 182,818 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody- general corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2018 182,358 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket rusty and broken exhaust still surported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2017 180,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 176,488 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 176,487 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both from front to Rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 173,731 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 168,884 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 159,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 159,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 149,112 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 149,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 135,993 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 135,697 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 135,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 134,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 131,720 miles

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

Inside and out side of offside front tyre worn

overheated

Pass 11 Jul 2006 126,456 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 126,456 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 118,558 miles

oil leak

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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L777 JPR 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 68.4%.

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 L777 JPR, 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 L777 JPR registered?

L777 JPR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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