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A23 GAG

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,915 mi
Last recorded72,915 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 GAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,915 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 72,915 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,189 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,945 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 19 Aug 2023 67,943 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,250 miles

exhaust mount broke

Fail 16 Jun 2022 65,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mount broke

front tyres wearing on edges

nsr fog lamp inop

slight play in nsf steering linkage

Pass 17 Jun 2021 62,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,105 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,760 miles

rear suspension / brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 23 Aug 2019 61,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear suspension / brake pipes coated with underseal

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,490 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,984 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,783 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,976 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,890 miles

underbody parts in rusty condition

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,255 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,940 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,042 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 23,108 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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A23 GAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A23 GAG, 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 A23 GAG registered?

A23 GAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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