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P20 WAF

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,856 mi
Last recorded51,856 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 WAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,856 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,019 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 50,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,159 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,154 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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P20 WAF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P20 WAF, 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 P20 WAF registered?

P20 WAF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P20 WAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 WAF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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