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B21 MDS

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

24,887 mi
Last recorded24,887 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 MDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,887 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 24,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,083 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 23,083 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 21,543 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 21,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 21,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,102 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 20,982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,724 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,967 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,328 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,677 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,849 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,890 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 26 May 2007 13,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 10,884 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)

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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B21 MDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 B21 MDS, 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 B21 MDS registered?

B21 MDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is B21 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 MDS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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