MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,833 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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.
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.
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
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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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.
Is P288 ECF safe to buy?
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