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B4 EMJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,333 mi
Last recorded176,333 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 EMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 176,333 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 176,332 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 165,791 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 17 Mar 2008 158,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 152,939 miles

advise corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

nearside rear axle diff seal leaking.

offside and nearside rear tyre tyre tread depth 2 mm approx

slight play at offside and nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 137,058 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 137,043 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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B4 EMJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B4 EMJ, 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 B4 EMJ registered?

B4 EMJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is B4 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 EMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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