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566 DWY

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,375 mi
Last recorded95,375 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration566 DWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 95,375 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe covered in grease

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 95,368 miles

All direction indicators not working Indicators not flashing at all as it is intended (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all hazard light not flashing at all as it intended (4.4.1 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe covered in grease

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 95,301 miles

Front AND REAR SUSPENSIO COMPONENTS SHOWING CORROSION

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 95,301 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front AND REAR SUSPENSIO COMPONENTS SHOWING CORROSION

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,962 miles

suspension parts started to rust in places

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 90,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,561 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 89,561 miles

Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,379 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 89,379 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,646 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,737 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,599 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,439 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 74,425 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2012 74,425 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,515 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,513 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,564 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 57,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,657 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 51,657 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear indicators very pale colour

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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566 DWY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 566 DWY, 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 566 DWY registered?

566 DWY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is 566 DWY safe to buy?

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