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A15 FHC

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,720 mi
Last recorded135,720 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 FHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 135,720 miles

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 18 Apr 2018 135,720 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 11 Mar 2017 128,813 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

mainline brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 126,325 miles

rear hand brake on limits

Fail 25 Feb 2016 126,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 125,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 125,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 124,659 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 124,120 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 124,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 116,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

some play in steering linkages

Fail 20 Mar 2012 116,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

some play in steering linkages

Pass 12 Oct 2010 102,355 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 102,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 97,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 97,648 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,378 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,590 miles

n/s/r tyre 3.0 mm

Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,835 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 70,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,031 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 61,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FHC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

A15 FHC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is A15 FHC safe to buy?

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