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8040 DP

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,654 mi
Last recorded40,654 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8040 DP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2009 40,654 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,654 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,623 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,097 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 39,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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8040 DP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8040 DP, 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 8040 DP registered?

8040 DP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 8040 DP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8040 DP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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