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A13 OJF

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,113 mi
Last recorded96,113 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 96,113 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 96,103 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,379 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,909 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 86,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,495 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,929 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 66,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,619 miles

Rear number plate needs securing better.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,934 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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A13 OJF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A13 OJF, 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 A13 OJF registered?

A13 OJF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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