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P385 VNY

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 VNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,287 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,683 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 94,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,555 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,994 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,543 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,275 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 73,204 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2007 71,089 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 69,004 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 69,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P385 VNY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P385 VNY, 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 P385 VNY registered?

P385 VNY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P385 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 VNY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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