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68 CMW

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,808 mi
Last recorded62,808 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 CMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 62,808 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 61,402 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 61,402 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 58,541 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 58,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,240 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 49,464 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 49,464 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 47,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 44,378 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2017 41,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 37,883 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 24 Apr 2015 33,752 miles

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,752 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,263 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,854 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 27,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,312 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,355 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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68 CMW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 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 68 CMW, 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 27 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 68 CMW registered?

68 CMW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is 68 CMW safe to buy?

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