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A17 EAC

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,884 mi
Last recorded78,884 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 78,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 77,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,247 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 73,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,390 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 72,381 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,342 miles

Front exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,762 miles

o/s/r brake pads worn

very slight play o/s/f n/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,302 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,108 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,442 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,366 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,494 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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A17 EAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A17 EAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 EAC registered?

A17 EAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 October 1999.

Is A17 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 EAC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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