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N55 SLK

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,149 mi
Last recorded120,149 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 120,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 118,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 117,982 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 117,982 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 117,932 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 117,783 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 117,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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N55 SLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 112,747 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N55 SLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N55 SLK registered?

N55 SLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N55 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 SLK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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