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A6 ONL

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,934 mi
Last recorded72,934 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ONL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,934 miles

Front front suspension brake and steering components have surface corrosion

Rear rear suspension axle and brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,228 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,954 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,155 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 65,692 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 58,041 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 56,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,355 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 May 2008 55,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cracking on tread

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cracking on tread

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,264 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 48,264 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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A6 ONL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A6 ONL, 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 A6 ONL registered?

A6 ONL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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