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B3 BLV

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,154 mi
Last recorded62,154 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,154 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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B3 BLV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B3 BLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 BLV registered?

B3 BLV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is B3 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BLV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 BLV have outstanding finance?

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