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A5 XEX

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,333 mi
Last recorded67,333 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 67,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,689 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 63,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 59,447 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,483 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 56,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,839 miles

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre slight cracking to sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2017 54,839 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,483 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,139 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes grease coating unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes grease coating unable to fully inspect

Fail 6 Jul 2012 53,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,039 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,087 miles

center brake lamp inop

front to rear brake pipes has slight corrosion to clipped area

offside front and offside rear tyres low tread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,146 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 47,134 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,265 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 26,571 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 XEX 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 78.3%.

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 A5 XEX, 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 A5 XEX registered?

A5 XEX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is A5 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XEX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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