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B15 BAB

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,138 mi
Last recorded64,138 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 BAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 64,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 63,539 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 62,879 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very end into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside differential driveshaft oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 61,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very end into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside differential driveshaft oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,365 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,300 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,493 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,243 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,466 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,782 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 32,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,823 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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B15 BAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B15 BAB, 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 B15 BAB registered?

B15 BAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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