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P64 RDE

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,989 mi
Last recorded113,989 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 RDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,989 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,006 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front of centre section mounting corroded (detached on lower edge) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 112,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective front of centre section mounting corroded (detached on lower edge) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 97,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,880 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,827 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Dec 2012 84,110 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 84,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,111 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,443 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,662 miles

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

Possible fault with N/S/R light cluster.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 63,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Possible fault with N/S/R light cluster.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,489 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 56,669 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 56,669 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P64 RDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P64 RDE, 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 P64 RDE registered?

P64 RDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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