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B4 GAY

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,874 mi
Last recorded136,874 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 136,874 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 136,874 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 132,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 130,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 129,371 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,128 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 126,689 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,705 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 124,705 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,548 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 114,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 109,493 miles

exhaust slight corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 109,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 108,353 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 107,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 99,833 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 99,831 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 91,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 84,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 75,576 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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B4 GAY 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 82.6%.

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 B4 GAY, 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 GAY registered?

B4 GAY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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