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A230 SLK

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,445 mi
Last recorded74,445 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,445 miles

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

Offside Reversing light not working

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,605 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 73,603 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2016 66,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 60,909 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 59,221 miles

rear diff driveshaft oil seals wet with oil

Fail 29 Apr 2014 59,221 miles

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

auto transmission sump wet with oil

rear diff driveshaft oil seals wet with oil

Fail 23 Apr 2013 58,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,275 miles

oil leak rear diff

Pass 3 May 2011 56,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,947 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 53,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 49,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,828 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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A230 SLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A230 SLK, 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 A230 SLK registered?

A230 SLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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