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A10 SJL

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,543 mi
Last recorded62,543 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 SJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 62,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both shock casing corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,019 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 61,959 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 61,731 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns/os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff slight seepage

Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,291 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns /os corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,016 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,202 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,814 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,454 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,017 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,192 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,235 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,415 miles

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

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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A10 SJL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A10 SJL, 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 A10 SJL registered?

A10 SJL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is A10 SJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 SJL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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