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55 SDD

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,537 mi
Last recorded9,537 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

Registration55 SDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 9,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 9,357 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 9,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 8,898 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 8,833 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 7,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 7,317 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 7,265 miles

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDEWALL +N/S/ TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Fail 21 Jan 2019 7,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDEWALL +N/S/ TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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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55 SDD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 55 SDD, 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 55 SDD registered?

55 SDD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is 55 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 SDD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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