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P288 ECF

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,833 mi
Last recorded83,833 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 ECF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,833 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,376 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,348 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,264 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,500 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,160 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,471 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ext. system getting rusty in places

front number number plate taped on

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on rear discs

no n/s/r fog light working

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,471 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ext. system getting rusty in places

front number number plate taped on

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on rear discs

no n/s/r fog light working

surface rust on parts of susp.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number loose

general play in steering linkage

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

plastic covers on parts of susp.

surface rust on parts places

water warning light on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,543 miles

front number loose

general play in steering linkage

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

plastic covers on parts of susp.

surface rust on parts places

water warning light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,357 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,022 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 55,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,781 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,662 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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P288 ECF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P288 ECF, 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 P288 ECF registered?

P288 ECF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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