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A7 MFR

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,358 mi
Last recorded88,358 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 88,358 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 88,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,674 miles

no reverse lights

Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,665 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,579 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,173 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,889 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,597 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 60,159 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 MFR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MFR, 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 MFR registered?

A7 MFR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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