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P323 WVK

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,413 mi
Last recorded128,413 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 WVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 128,413 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 127,885 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective bracket & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

slight gear- box oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,038 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 122,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,864 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 119,864 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 119,855 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 119,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,115 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,216 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,630 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 109,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 86,222 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,776 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 80,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2007 74,962 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 74,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,575 miles

drivers side rear brake disc is rusty,all four tyres have slight tread seperation,noise from steering column ?

Pass 6 Oct 2005 63,010 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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P323 WVK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P323 WVK, 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 P323 WVK registered?

P323 WVK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P323 WVK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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