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B11 LAY

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,449 mi
Last recorded79,449 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 LAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 79,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 79,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,372 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2025 79,366 miles

Fuel hose leaking floor/tank to pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,278 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2023 77,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,446 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 77,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,682 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,593 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,525 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 67,269 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 18 Feb 2014 64,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,990 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,498 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF tyre wearing on outer edge

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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B11 LAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Purple 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 B11 LAY, 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 B11 LAY registered?

B11 LAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for B11 LAY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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