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54 RON

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,061 mi
Last recorded59,061 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 RON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,921 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,137 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,782 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 57,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 57,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 56,106 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,814 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,583 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,138 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,350 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 40,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,370 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,548 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,769 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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54 RON is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 54 RON, 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 54 RON registered?

54 RON is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 54 RON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 54 RON shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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