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A3 BSB

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,951 mi
Last recorded118,951 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2022 118,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,949 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 115,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,241 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 112,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 111,105 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 111,101 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 107,604 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 107,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 103,777 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,374 miles

all metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion , advise clean and grease

both front brake flexis becoming poor from rubbing in supports

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,301 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,657 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 87,665 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 87,661 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,517 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,852 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,599 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,324 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 58,321 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 50,723 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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A3 BSB 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 72.7%.

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 A3 BSB, 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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A3 BSB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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