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P15 BON

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,897 mi
Last recorded171,897 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 BON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 171,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 157,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2006 130,973 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 130,973 miles

Centre Front Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P15 BON is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P15 BON, 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 P15 BON registered?

P15 BON is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P15 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P15 BON shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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