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P152 SGP

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,531 mi
Last recorded88,531 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 SGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 88,531 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,689 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,400 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 69,882 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 66,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,937 miles

Offside front tyre On the legal limit.

Nearside front tyre On the legal limit.

Nearside rear lamp cracked.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,717 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 56,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,018 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 51,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P152 SGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P152 SGP, 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 P152 SGP registered?

P152 SGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 December 1996.

Is P152 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P152 SGP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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