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A3 YJE

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,380 mi
Last recorded77,380 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,566 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,245 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,217 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,389 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,457 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated.

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

Slight lift in o/s & n/s/front bottom ball joints.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,298 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,231 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2008 62,869 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,419 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,636 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 YJE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 81,143 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 YJE, 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 29 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 YJE registered?

A3 YJE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is A3 YJE safe to buy?

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