MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,160 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery not holding a charge.
Offside front tyre sidewall is cracking.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Battery not holding a charge.
Offside front tyre sidewall is cracking.
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1998 VT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 54,162 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 1998 VT, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 1998 VT?
You can check the full history of 1998 VT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was 1998 VT registered?
1998 VT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 2006.
Is 1998 VT safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1998 VT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 1998 VT have outstanding finance?
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