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P76 VWV

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,966 mi
Last recorded80,966 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 VWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,966 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,225 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,067 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,732 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noise

Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,599 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,955 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,226 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 73,226 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,471 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,614 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,311 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

n/s/f fog light missing

oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jan 2010 62,586 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 62,586 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 52,909 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged but secure

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,909 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged but secure

Pass 2 Jan 2007 47,771 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

nearside headlamp bulb cover missing

offside front tyre 3mm outer edge

Fail 29 Dec 2006 47,725 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

both main beam headlamp bulbs fitted incorrectly(rectified)

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

nearside headlamp bulb cover missing

offside front tyre 3mm outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2005 41,370 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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P76 VWV 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 P76 VWV, 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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P76 VWV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P76 VWV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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