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S996 DKN

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,710 mi
Last recorded41,710 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 DKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,384 miles

Rear tyres at 3mm tread depth. Nearside & offside rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,988 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 34,988 miles

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

Nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose are slightly perished. Windscreen is chipped in centre section.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,261 miles

rear transmission leaking oil

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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S996 DKN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S996 DKN, 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 S996 DKN registered?

S996 DKN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S996 DKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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