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40 MJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,391 mi
Last recorded58,391 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 MJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 58,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,863 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 48,852 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 47,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,558 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,616 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,303 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,260 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,900 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,748 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,130 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 17,268 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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40 MJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 40 MJ, 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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What year was 40 MJ registered?

40 MJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is 40 MJ safe to buy?

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