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B17 TSA

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

12,630 mi
Last recorded12,630 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 TSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 12,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 12,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 12,516 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 12,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 12,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 12,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 12,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 12,161 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 11,880 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 11,503 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 8,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,248 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 8,248 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 7,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 6,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 5,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 3,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 3,644 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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B17 TSA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 B17 TSA, 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 B17 TSA registered?

B17 TSA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is B17 TSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 TSA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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