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P514 HUX

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,704 mi
Last recorded129,704 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 HUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 129,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,634 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

front number plate cracked

slight exhaust blow from manifold/front pipe area

Pass 26 May 2014 116,588 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight exhaust blow from front pipe to manifold joint

Fail 26 May 2014 116,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight exhaust blow from front pipe to manifold joint

Fail 16 May 2013 108,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 May 2013 108,216 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 May 2012 101,696 miles

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

nearside door mirror lens missing

offside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,772 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,200 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P514 HUX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P514 HUX, 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 P514 HUX registered?

P514 HUX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P514 HUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 HUX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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