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P343 HCC

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,885 mi
Last recorded104,885 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 HCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 104,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 102,462 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 98,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,298 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,882 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 77,867 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,677 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,940 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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P343 HCC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P343 HCC, 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 P343 HCC registered?

P343 HCC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P343 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 HCC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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