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396 NTW

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,308 mi
Last recorded77,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration396 NTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 77,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,036 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 76,857 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,516 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,034 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,465 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,741 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All indicators and repeaters. (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays/covers fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,654 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres heavily perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,992 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,341 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,937 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 52,400 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)

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

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

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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396 NTW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 396 NTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 396 NTW registered?

396 NTW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is 396 NTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 396 NTW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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