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A20 POU

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,844 mi
Last recorded91,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 POU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 91,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,813 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 86,261 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,309 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,309 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,927 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,190 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,507 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A20 POU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 A20 POU, 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 A20 POU registered?

A20 POU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A20 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 POU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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