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7 XAT

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,298 mi
Last recorded90,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 90,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 89,829 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,286 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 88,285 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,840 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,439 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,856 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,125 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,365 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,019 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,009 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,190 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,952 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 75,918 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,243 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 71,179 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,179 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,330 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,137 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,014 miles

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

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 XAT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7 XAT registered?

7 XAT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 7 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 XAT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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