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ANZ 9713

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,156 mi
Last recorded79,156 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 9713
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 79,150 miles

Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,688 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 75,687 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,265 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 71,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,490 miles

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

propshaft front rubber coupling worn

Pass 19 May 2016 57,155 miles

front inner brake pads low

play in front prop shaft rubber coupling around bolts

some corrosion to nearside @ offside rear metal brake pipes by hose joints

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,423 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,240 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,369 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,188 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres' flat, poss puncture

o/s/f tyre's inner sidewall heavily cracked

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,880 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,491 miles

drivers seat belt stalk outer casing missing, function not impaired

Fail 3 Nov 2009 39,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt stalk outer casing missing, function not impaired

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,863 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 34,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,903 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 30,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,948 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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ANZ 9713 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ANZ 9713, 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 ANZ 9713 registered?

ANZ 9713 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is ANZ 9713 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANZ 9713 shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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