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70 BYE

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,106 mi
Last recorded21,106 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 21,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 20,837 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 20,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 20,288 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 19,948 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 19,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 19,311 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 18,562 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,967 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 17,937 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 16,997 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,323 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,402 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,149 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,811 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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70 BYE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 70 BYE, 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 70 BYE registered?

70 BYE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is 70 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 BYE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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