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B14 TLH

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,596 mi
Last recorded146,596 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 146,596 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 146,557 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 146,557 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 145,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 136,791 miles

osr tyre side wall / osf headlight dim

Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,556 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 134,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 134,319 miles

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

exhaust bracket

tyre outer edges worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 131,813 miles

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

exhaust mounting centre rear snapped but exhaust is still secure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,195 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 116,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 107,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 106,146 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust bracket loose

Pass 18 Mar 2008 101,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 89,614 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres edges worn

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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B14 TLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B14 TLH, 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 B14 TLH registered?

B14 TLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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