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P404 NLE

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 NLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 83,705 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension

Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,981 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,581 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,472 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,816 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,989 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,387 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,662 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,230 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,892 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,985 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,387 miles

rear diff oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,479 miles

rear diff oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,492 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

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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P404 NLE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P404 NLE, 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 P404 NLE registered?

P404 NLE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P404 NLE shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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