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6206 AC

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6206 AC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 54,500 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,459 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,416 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,292 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 54,102 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 53,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Brake flexible hose slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Brake flexible hose slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 52,659 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses have surface cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,039 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,202 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,008 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,780 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,568 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,169 miles

Headlamps set at level 1

Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,282 miles

slight fuel stain around filter set??? no visible leak.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 36,394 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 36,394 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 34,823 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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6206 AC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 6206 AC, 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 6206 AC registered?

6206 AC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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The MOT history for 6206 AC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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