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A20 XCL

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,953 mi
Last recorded90,953 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

advise os front and os rear floor stabiliser bars corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2026 90,951 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

advise os front and os rear floor stabiliser bars corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,445 miles

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

advise os front and rear floor stabiliser bars corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise exhaust heatshield insecure

advise rear diffrential slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2023 88,609 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise exhaust heatshield insecure

advise rear diffrential slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,182 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body braces (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 87,449 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear stabiliser bars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,148 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,546 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,136 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,410 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,049 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,771 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 62,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,962 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,081 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,824 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 38,820 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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A20 XCL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 A20 XCL, 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 A20 XCL registered?

A20 XCL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is A20 XCL safe to buy?

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