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P382 YEU

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,841 mi
Last recorded76,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 YEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 76,841 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,735 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 75,735 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs surface rusted.

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing has a large amount of play . ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,082 miles

Transmission noise when driven under load.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 74,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Transmission noise when driven under load.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,798 miles

2 x nails in n/s/f tyre

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 71,798 miles

2 x nails in n/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 65,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,699 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,168 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,391 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,380 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 49,380 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 47,740 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 47,740 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 45,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 43,717 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,895 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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P382 YEU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P382 YEU, 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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P382 YEU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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