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P285 DBV

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,368 mi
Last recorded111,368 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 111,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 111,093 miles

Front Suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 110,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 110,138 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,623 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,186 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,493 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 101,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,127 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 98,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,625 miles

advise h/lamps low

Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise h/lamps low

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,657 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,626 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,858 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 55,580 miles

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

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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P285 DBV 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 87.5%.

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 P285 DBV, 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 P285 DBV registered?

P285 DBV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P285 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 DBV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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