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A5 LEY

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,611 mi
Last recorded40,611 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 40,611 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 39,212 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 38,559 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,969 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Significant edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 37,951 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge significantly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 37,420 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer tread edge

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,584 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamps poor pattern but ok at time of test

O/s/f tyre low on edge

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2018 34,195 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,091 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,967 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,065 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,346 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,699 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 28,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,163 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,821 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 22,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,609 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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A5 LEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A5 LEY, 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 A5 LEY registered?

A5 LEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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