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P921 PLW

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,125 mi
Last recorded115,125 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 PLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 115,125 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 115,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 111,387 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 111,328 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 107,083 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 107,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 102,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,895 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,565 miles

Front wipers starting to split.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 92,565 miles

Front wipers starting to split.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,593 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 90,583 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 90,467 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 89,190 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 87,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 86,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 79,066 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 73,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 66,256 miles

Both rear tyre treads close to legal limit.

Slight play/lift in O/S Front lower supension ball joint.

Pass 25 May 2010 60,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,875 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres wearing/ worn on inner edges

O/S/F Lower swivel has some lift

Pass 20 May 2008 48,185 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges.

Pass 3 May 2007 42,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,307 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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P921 PLW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P921 PLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P921 PLW registered?

P921 PLW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P921 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P921 PLW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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