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B12 JKY

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,759 mi
Last recorded103,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 103,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight corrosion front subframe

slight corrosion rear subframe

slight playsterring idlers

Pass 22 May 2020 103,654 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2020 103,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front sub frame slight coroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s and n/s front wish bones coroded

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,717 miles

all wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,574 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON O/S/F STEERING LINK....N/S/F IDLER ARM THE SAME....

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,900 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,900 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 55,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake pads approx 60/65 percent worn

o/s and n/s front tyres main tread slight seperation

rear coil springs corroded at lower coils

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,439 miles

front and rear brake pads approx 60/65 percent worn

o/s and n/s front tyres main tread slight seperation

rear coil springs corroded at lower coils

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,989 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 53,989 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,175 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,680 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 38,680 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2005 37,080 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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B12 JKY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B12 JKY, 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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B12 JKY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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