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P42 POT

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,732 mi
Last recorded178,732 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 POT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2006 178,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil and Coolant level warning lights came on

Rear brake discs appear heavily corroded on inner faces

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

Very slight play in O/S/F suspension component

Pass 13 Feb 2006 178,732 miles

Oil and Coolant level warning lights came on

Rear brake discs appear heavily corroded on inner faces

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

Very slight play in O/S/F suspension component

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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P42 POT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P42 POT, 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 P42 POT registered?

P42 POT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P42 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P42 POT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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