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P119 SJD

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,418 mi
Last recorded94,418 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 SJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 94,418 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 94,418 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,898 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 85,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,974 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,070 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 75,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 69,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,364 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,477 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 61,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

sump and fuel pump/filter covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,487 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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P119 SJD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P119 SJD, 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 P119 SJD registered?

P119 SJD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P119 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P119 SJD shows 14 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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