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P725 LPU

1996 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,454 mi
Last recorded172,454 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk88,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 LPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 172,454 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 172,454 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 170,019 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 170,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust front mount rusted off and rattling

o/s/f fog light not working

rear diff prop seal leaking

small slices on o/s/r outer tyre wall and 2 slices on n/s/f outer wall

Pass 8 Apr 2017 161,584 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Apr 2016 157,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front fog not working

rear diff oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 157,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front fog not working

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 154,750 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 154,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front fog not working.

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged.

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 153,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 151,376 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 146,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 139,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 133,370 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 125,507 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 118,507 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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P725 LPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P725 LPU, 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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P725 LPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P725 LPU safe to buy?

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