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S3 EBX

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,284 mi
Last recorded71,284 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 EBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 71,284 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,886 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,607 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 69,840 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

diff oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,938 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,184 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,489 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,849 miles

Rear Diff.leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2018 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff.leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 646,836 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,924 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 63,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 61,053 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,053 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 58,920 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,705 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,906 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 49,904 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,020 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,092 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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S3 EBX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S3 EBX, 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 S3 EBX registered?

S3 EBX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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