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50 MAM

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,020 mi
Last recorded40,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 MAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,020 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 40,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,004 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,659 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,175 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,949 miles

Offside Front play in steering arm

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,752 miles

Front discs slightly deteriorated on inner fascia(s)

Front tyres tread cracking on outer edges

Petrol cap seal slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres tread cracking on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2013 33,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 26,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 22,694 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 20,603 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,267 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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50 MAM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 50 MAM, 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 50 MAM registered?

50 MAM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is 50 MAM safe to buy?

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