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P558 GPF

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,892 mi
Last recorded101,892 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 GPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 101,892 miles

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))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS inner/ arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 101,835 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,494 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 96,472 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Boot latch becoming worn

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,404 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 85,381 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position unable to open (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not flashing (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 85,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 84,083 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also under inflated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,927 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides @ brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,043 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,852 miles

judder from offside rear brake

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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P558 GPF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P558 GPF, 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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P558 GPF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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