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P451 PLM

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,357 mi
Last recorded112,357 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 PLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 112,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 111,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,905 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 109,905 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,158 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,713 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,713 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,570 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,302 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,900 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 30,428 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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P451 PLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P451 PLM, 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 P451 PLM registered?

P451 PLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P451 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P451 PLM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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