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AVZ 3122

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Lpg 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,535 mi
Last recorded129,535 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVZ 3122
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 129,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 127,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 127,099 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,649 miles

Both auxiliary belts perishing.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 126,644 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both auxiliary belts perishing.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 125,466 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 2.0mm - 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 2.0mm - 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,904 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,898 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 116,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,623 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,379 miles

slight lift movment in o/s and n/s front sus joints

Pass 13 Jan 2011 107,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 103,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,844 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges and perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 96,341 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 96,341 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,158 miles

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

slight play in steering

Fail 28 Sep 2006 94,158 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering

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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AVZ 3122 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,298cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AVZ 3122, 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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AVZ 3122 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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