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P380 RYO

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 RYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 95,348 miles

Fuel pipe leaking REAR METAL FUEL PIPES (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative STAYING ON - NOT FLASHING (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside All direction indicators not working STAYING ON - NOT FLASHING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside All direction indicators not working STAYING ON - NOT FLASHING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,985 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at one cross body pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 86,585 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,646 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,372 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,459 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,459 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,199 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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P380 RYO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P380 RYO, 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 P380 RYO registered?

P380 RYO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P380 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P380 RYO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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