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P363 RNF

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 RNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 129,010 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 127,798 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 127,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 126,517 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2014 126,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 125,312 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 122,142 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 122,135 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,165 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 117,947 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 117,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 106,395 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 97,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 84,748 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 84,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 77,683 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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P363 RNF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 P363 RNF, 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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P363 RNF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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