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8770 GZ

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,263 mi
Last recorded85,263 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8770 GZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 85,263 miles

Front suspension components corroded (suspension arms, shock absorbers & track rod ends)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 84,790 miles

Beam Patterns weak

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 84,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,677 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both . (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap is not sealing properly .

Pass 4 Jan 2022 83,599 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 83,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,989 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,964 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,203 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 80,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,281 miles

slight play in steering arms

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,245 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 74,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front beam pattern visable but dim

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,281 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering dampner

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,466 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

front exhaust bracket snapped

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 6 Dec 2011 69,871 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 67,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,808 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 63,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 72,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,973 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 71,941 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 70,705 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 407 miles

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

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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8770 GZ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8770 GZ, 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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8770 GZ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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