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A14 AMH

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,288 mi
Last recorded53,288 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 AMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 53,288 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

most surfaces underneath very corroded,including suspension arms,shock absorbers,rear subframe,exhaust downpipe bracket,coil springs.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 52,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,260 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,100 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,413 miles

Front exhaust mountings are broken but the system is secure.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,447 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 46,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,546 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,085 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,796 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,291 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,142 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,424 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,344 miles

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,112 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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A14 AMH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A14 AMH, 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 A14 AMH registered?

A14 AMH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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