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N50 DRH

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,269 mi
Last recorded109,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 DRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 109,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,076 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 109,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 109,034 miles

Underside heavily corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 109,034 miles

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

Underside heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 108,597 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff slight leak

Fail 23 Feb 2022 108,597 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 108,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 107,510 miles

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

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

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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N50 DRH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N50 DRH, 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 N50 DRH registered?

N50 DRH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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