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ABZ 5700

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,839 mi
Last recorded108,839 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 5700
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 108,839 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 108,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 108,788 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 102,751 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 102,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 100,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 99,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,943 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 98,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,849 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 96,822 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,945 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 94,903 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,670 miles

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

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

near side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre worn inner & outer edges

Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

near side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre worn inner & outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,661 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 69,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,155 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 69,155 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR INTERNALY

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,422 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 65,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 59,596 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 59,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,018 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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ABZ 5700 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABZ 5700, 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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ABZ 5700 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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