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A5 LKX

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,754 mi
Last recorded121,754 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 117,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 117,076 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,937 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust down pipe mount to gearbox has corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2014 109,937 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust down pipe mount to gearbox has corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,870 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 99,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,906 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm both rear tyres 2mm metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,260 miles

diff oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2008 83,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

diff oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 77,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,637 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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A5 LKX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A5 LKX, 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 A5 LKX registered?

A5 LKX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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