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B12 YWE

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,044 mi
Last recorded54,044 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 54,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 54,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 53,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,997 miles

Central Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NS and OS (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,384 miles

All suspension components covered in underseal

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S&N/S FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S&N/S REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S&N/S rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,445 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering suspension components corroded, also covered in underseal

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

Offside Front Upper Inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear All suspension components covered in underseal

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 51,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking close to exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering suspension components corroded, also covered in underseal

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

Offside Front Upper Inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension components covered in underseal

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,597 miles

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded but still function

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear all suspension parts corroded but functional

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,919 miles

Front suspension has corrosion

Rear suspension has corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2018 43,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,395 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,521 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,464 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,351 miles

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

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 YWE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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