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588 EOW

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,948 mi
Last recorded86,948 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration588 EOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 86,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 4 Sep 2024 86,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,482 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,345 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,213 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,649 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 85,647 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2 white dots 1 yellow (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,001 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 80,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,842 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,745 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,318 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,161 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,026 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,026 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,646 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 59,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 54,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 50,860 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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588 EOW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 588 EOW, 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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588 EOW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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