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A14 VMG

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,977 mi
Last recorded62,977 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 62,977 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 62,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 60,757 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 60,742 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 58,004 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 58,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,702 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside washer inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 52,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,274 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 16 Jun 2018 49,273 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 43,198 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 38,757 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 34,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 34,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,350 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,817 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,429 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,826 miles

both front tyre on 3mm and showing signs of age (1999)

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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A14 VMG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A14 VMG, 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 A14 VMG registered?

A14 VMG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for A14 VMG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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