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A2 GPH

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,985 mi
Last recorded116,985 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 116,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 116,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish/bulb? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish/bulb? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 116,490 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 116,490 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 116,043 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 116,043 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 115,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ridged (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 115,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ridged (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 114,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 114,649 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,161 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 111,488 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 108,415 miles

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

front discs worn

srs light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 105,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,527 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 97,572 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 97,572 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 94,411 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

slight play both front lower swivels

Pass 24 Jan 2007 90,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 84,780 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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A2 GPH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A2 GPH, 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 A2 GPH registered?

A2 GPH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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