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AIG 6909

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,898 mi
Last recorded56,898 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 6909
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,898 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded away

n/s/f steering idler has play in pin/bush

rear prop shaft bearing excesively worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,630 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,577 miles

Front and rear discs slightly worn

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 30 May 2009 35,192 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,670 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 27,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,493 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 17,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,691 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 53,432 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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AIG 6909 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AIG 6909, 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 AIG 6909 registered?

AIG 6909 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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