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1963 MH

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,833 mi
Last recorded86,833 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1963 MH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 86,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 86,831 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam Will not work as intended - flash only (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 79,454 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears and nearside upper (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Fail 6 Oct 2022 79,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears and nearside upper (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,621 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,168 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear suspension components getting rusty

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear suspension components getting rusty

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,568 miles

All outside tyre walls showing sings of cracking.

Fail 11 Nov 2019 77,568 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All outside tyre walls showing sings of cracking.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,208 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all four tyre side walls cracked and n/s rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,687 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres low and side walls cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2017 76,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

all four tyres low and side walls cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,942 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,313 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,605 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 74,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 104,134 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 104,161 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,401 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,519 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,291 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 69,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 67,766 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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1963 MH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 1963 MH, 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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1963 MH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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