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A16 MTR

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,658 mi
Last recorded106,658 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 106,658 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 106,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,288 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 104,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,595 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 102,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack/drag link end gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak at rear diff pan areas

Pass 2 May 2018 101,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 101,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2016 99,038 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 8 May 2015 98,450 miles

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

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

offside front inner steering balljoint rubber boot split

Pass 8 May 2015 98,450 miles

offside front inner steering balljoint rubber boot split

Pass 15 May 2014 97,991 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 97,583 miles

o/s/f headlight poor

Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,656 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,111 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,846 miles

Indicator relay fault

N/S handbrake cable rubbing on propshaft

Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,342 miles

various brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,578 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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A16 MTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A16 MTR, 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 A16 MTR registered?

A16 MTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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