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A7 KOM

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,501 mi
Last recorded112,501 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 112,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 107,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,067 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 99,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,121 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 73,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,111 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,708 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,383 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 49,559 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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A7 KOM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A7 KOM, 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 A7 KOM registered?

A7 KOM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is A7 KOM safe to buy?

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