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A15 BCL

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,391 mi
Last recorded86,391 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 86,391 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,341 miles

All shock absorbers corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 86,341 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All shock absorbers corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,070 miles

All four shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All four shock absorbers corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,714 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 85,714 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,474 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,832 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,919 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 83,229 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2016 82,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 82,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,744 miles

Exhaust bracket broken, exhaust is still secure

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,500 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 79,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2011 78,040 miles

Both n/s and o/s front tyres cracked/deteriorated

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both n/s and o/s front tyres cracked/deteriorated

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 76,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,636 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 75,636 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,009 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 74,009 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 69,453 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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A15 BCL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A15 BCL, 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 A15 BCL registered?

A15 BCL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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