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P335 XGK

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,438 mi
Last recorded198,438 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 XGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 198,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 198,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 195,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both inner and outer sidewalls damaged by driven flat, also aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 193,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 191,552 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 190,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 190,177 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 189,651 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 188,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,471 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 184,467 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 179,344 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 174,133 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 168,972 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 164,995 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 161,358 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 156,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 151,492 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 151,347 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak on rear differential

Pass 29 Oct 2005 141,520 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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P335 XGK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P335 XGK, 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 P335 XGK registered?

P335 XGK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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