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P618 RYM

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,790 mi
Last recorded104,790 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 RYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 104,790 miles

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

chip in screen

hand brake on limit

wipers poor

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,679 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,679 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty And all indicators are not working (1.4.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,450 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 95,272 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 95,269 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,843 miles

Front repeaters and rear indicator bulbs amber colour faded

front exhaust hanger on gearbox disconnected from exhaust. not sufficient to deem exhaust insufficiently supported

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,693 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,646 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 81,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 77,972 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 75,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 71,164 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)

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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P618 RYM 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 85.7%.

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 P618 RYM, 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 P618 RYM registered?

P618 RYM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P618 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 RYM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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