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1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests43 (38 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate88.4%

Mileage

31,913 mi
Last recorded31,913 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration576 BUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

38 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 31,913 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 63,973 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 29,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 60,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 27,299 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 56,543 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 21,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 54,748 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 20,610 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 54,739 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 20,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 50,314 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 50,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 49,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,464 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 48,245 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 20,454 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,489 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 20,443 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,860 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 20,354 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,652 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,984 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 44,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 18,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 43,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 42,485 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,172 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 39,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,982 miles

all four tyres showing signs of age

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 31,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,773 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 25,773 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2007 12,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,674 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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576 BUK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.4%.

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 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 576 BUK, 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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576 BUK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for 576 BUK shows 43 tests with a 88.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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