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P14 SLK

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,078 mi
Last recorded97,078 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,078 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 97,078 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,942 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 95,942 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,702 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,096 miles

pinion seal diff leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2013 68,072 miles

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

pinion seal diff leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,756 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 64,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,486 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,552 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,762 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,507 miles

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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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P14 SLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P14 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 P14 SLK registered?

P14 SLK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P14 SLK safe to buy?

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