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C13 CJL

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,347 mi
Last recorded102,347 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 CJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 102,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 98,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,910 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,438 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,019 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,437 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,540 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,548 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,792 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 70,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,806 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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C13 CJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C13 CJL, 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 C13 CJL registered?

C13 CJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for C13 CJL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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