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P25 JKW

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,038 mi
Last recorded131,038 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 JKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 127,693 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 127,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 115,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 115,818 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,721 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2013 115,721 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 114,584 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2012 114,584 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 113,626 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 113,626 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust centre support mounting rusted away

Pass 14 Dec 2010 109,909 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust centre support mounting rusted away

Fail 2 Nov 2009 103,234 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres have shoulder wear

Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,234 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres have shoulder wear

Pass 18 Dec 2008 98,417 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 92,713 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,555 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Dec 2005 70,595 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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P25 JKW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P25 JKW, 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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P25 JKW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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