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A3 DEB

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 May 2023 84,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 83,897 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,594 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 73,641 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,364 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,793 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,728 miles

Rear 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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A3 DEB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 DEB, 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 A3 DEB registered?

A3 DEB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is A3 DEB safe to buy?

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