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AIG 9601

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,488 mi
Last recorded193,488 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 9601
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2025 193,488 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 185,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle and various body panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 176,888 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 176,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 166,375 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 157,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 147,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 136,943 miles

Near side front and offside front body re-inforcing bars severly corroded. Front exhaust mounting fractured.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 131,246 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 131,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 113,255 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 113,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 7 Mar 2012 91,415 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,871 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,511 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,559 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,085 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 11,851 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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AIG 9601 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AIG 9601, 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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AIG 9601 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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