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A9 TFA

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,343 mi
Last recorded113,343 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,371 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,162 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,120 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 74,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,092 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 88,289 miles

Nearside Front 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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A9 TFA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 A9 TFA, 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 A9 TFA registered?

A9 TFA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A9 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 TFA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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