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B12 LMH

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,333 mi
Last recorded94,333 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 LMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 94,333 miles

All direction indicators not working staying lit not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all staying lit not flashing (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff side seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under panels fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2023 91,860 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler arm bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff side seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under panels fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,089 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,850 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 87,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,163 miles

Rear suspension components have a coating of rust

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,008 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,839 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,618 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,523 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,183 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 53,935 miles

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

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 12 Mar 2007 48,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front & rear number plates starting to discolour.

Fail 18 Mar 2006 44,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front & rear number plates starting to discolour.

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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B12 LMH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B12 LMH, 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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B12 LMH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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