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B84 AMG

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,321 mi
Last recorded77,321 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB84 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 75,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,230 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lenses cloudy.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 67,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure both battery terminals. (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox support bracket snaped (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lenses cloudy.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,306 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,266 miles

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

both front tyres wearing bald on inside edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,779 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,095 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 32,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,883 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 30,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B84 AMG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B84 AMG, 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 B84 AMG registered?

B84 AMG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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