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575 AAD

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,174 mi
Last recorded98,174 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration575 AAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,174 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 98,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,825 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 97,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 96,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 96,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 945,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,212 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 91,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 89,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 88,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 87,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 85,171 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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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575 AAD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 575 AAD, 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 575 AAD registered?

575 AAD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is 575 AAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 575 AAD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 575 AAD have outstanding finance?

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