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AMA 5L

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,335 mi
Last recorded54,335 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMA 5L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,335 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 54,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,831 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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AMA 5L is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AMA 5L, 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 AMA 5L registered?

AMA 5L is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is AMA 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMA 5L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AMA 5L have outstanding finance?

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