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7 LNX

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

1,607 mi
Last recorded1,607 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 LNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 1,607 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 1,598 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 1,593 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 1,586 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 1,585 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 1,584 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 1,580 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 1,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 1,568 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 1,564 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 1,560 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 1,556 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 1,555 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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7 LNX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 7 LNX, 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 7 LNX registered?

7 LNX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is 7 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 LNX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 7 LNX have outstanding finance?

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