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555 JO

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,463 mi
Last recorded64,463 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 JO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 64,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering damper weeping

Pass 5 Jan 2023 63,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering damper weeping

Pass 29 Dec 2021 62,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,375 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear and offside front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mountings corroded

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,104 miles

Front and centre exhaust clamps corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,643 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 57,570 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 56,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 55,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,320 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,298 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,435 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,574 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 52,574 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,601 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion forming on rear underside and rear suspension areas.hazard switch sticking on and affecting indicators operation when used.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,345 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 46,868 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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555 JO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 555 JO, 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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555 JO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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