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P295 SWY

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,445 mi
Last recorded55,445 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,445 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 55,274 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,730 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Discs Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn To 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

Pass 8 Jan 2020 51,666 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,098 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

both front tyres cracking and low

both rear tyres low

exhaust corroded and worn

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,088 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

All Springs coroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 46,088 miles

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

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

All Springs coroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,922 miles

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

General corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,102 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 42,891 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 42,709 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 42,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 41,863 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 41,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,289 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,782 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,776 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,634 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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P295 SWY 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 90.5%.

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 P295 SWY, 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 P295 SWY registered?

P295 SWY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P295 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 SWY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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