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P999 JHS

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,360 mi
Last recorded65,360 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 JHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,360 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 65,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,170 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 62,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,292 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,619 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 43,619 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,222 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,996 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,033 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,359 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,348 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,074 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 11,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 8,129 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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P999 JHS 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 P999 JHS, 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 P999 JHS registered?

P999 JHS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P999 JHS 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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