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9714 FH

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,583 mi
Last recorded75,583 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9714 FH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 75,583 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 74,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 72,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 71,167 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,799 miles

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,304 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,185 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,996 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,680 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,126 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,758 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 43,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,257 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,852 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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9714 FH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 9714 FH, 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 9714 FH registered?

9714 FH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 9714 FH safe to buy?

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