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B3 AOR

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,158 mi
Last recorded90,158 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 AOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 90,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 90,158 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 87,845 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 87,845 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,413 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,413 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 86,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,031 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 86,031 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 85,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 82,489 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,740 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,480 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 74,480 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Apr 2012 65,909 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 64,898 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,741 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 146,861 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f cv giator slightly leaking

o/s/r brake disc slighlty pitting

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2010 58,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,534 miles

surface corrosion at underfloor bracing bars

Fail 15 Jun 2009 54,534 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

surface corrosion at underfloor bracing bars

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,883 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 16 Jan 2007 46,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 41,778 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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B3 AOR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B3 AOR, 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 B3 AOR registered?

B3 AOR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is B3 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 AOR shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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