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P966 PPW

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 PPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 121,445 miles

Front Suspension clightly corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 121,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,318 miles

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

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2018 117,119 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 116,984 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 116,984 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 115,891 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 116,187 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 115,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 115,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 110,402 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 110,402 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,218 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 92,564 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2008 92,564 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 84,176 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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P966 PPW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P966 PPW, 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 P966 PPW registered?

P966 PPW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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