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P428 OOA

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,456 mi
Last recorded128,456 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 OOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 128,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 128,456 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 121,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 121,754 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 110,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 108,141 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 106,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 104,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 101,987 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 100,076 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 96,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 93,001 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f roadwheel (steering idler)

Pass 31 May 2012 90,267 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in n/s/f roadwheel (steering idler)

Pass 10 May 2011 84,428 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 81,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,745 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,789 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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P428 OOA 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 90.5%.

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 P428 OOA, 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 P428 OOA registered?

P428 OOA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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