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A10 GHL

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,990 mi
Last recorded76,990 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 76,990 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,876 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,710 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 76,466 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,929 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2012 74,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2012 74,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 67,746 miles

o/s rear bottom arm .bust has slight play

o/s rear coil spring corroded weak

o/s rear tyre wearing thin

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,555 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,645 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,105 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 55,714 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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A10 GHL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A10 GHL, 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 A10 GHL registered?

A10 GHL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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