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1393 AT

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

50,550 mi
Last recorded50,550 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1393 AT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 50,550 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 49,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body strut brace corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body strut brace corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor to towing bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,739 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,741 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,090 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 43,090 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,216 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,716 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,499 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,163 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,338 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,934 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,720 miles

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 30 Nov 2005 16,480 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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1393 AT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 77,322 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 1393 AT, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1393 AT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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