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P255 JBA

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 JBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 92,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,843 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 91,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 90,450 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside subframes and suspension arms

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 90,276 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear slightly pitted and covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe front bushes have slight play both sides

Fail 23 Aug 2021 90,271 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazard lights not flashing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced stop light bulb dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear slightly pitted and covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe front bushes have slight play both sides

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,256 miles

Rear subframe (front bushes ) have slight play in both bushes

Fail 31 Oct 2018 90,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe (front bushes ) have slight play in both bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,703 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 89,703 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 89,547 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking front-rear (7.2.3)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking front-rear (7.2.3)

Corrosion on underside of car.

Nearside windscreen washer not spraying. ( offside covers full screen)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,275 miles

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

general corrosion of suspension

Fail 28 Sep 2016 88,275 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

general corrosion of suspension

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 70,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2014 70,525 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 63,430 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 63,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all brake discs corroded faces

all coil springs corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 60,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

gear box steady/ex mount corroded broken

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2008 37,625 miles

Auto box sump gasget damp.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2008 37,625 miles

Auto box sump gasget damp.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 31,679 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 31,679 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P255 JBA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P255 JBA, 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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P255 JBA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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