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B5 TKJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,038 mi
Last recorded43,038 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 43,038 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

under covers

Pass 23 Jan 2025 42,123 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under covers

Pass 30 Jan 2024 41,515 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears covered under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and fronts slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all slight (1.2.1 (e))

under covers

Pass 6 Feb 2023 40,183 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all very slight (1.2.1 (e))

under covers

Pass 1 Feb 2022 38,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear front to rear brake pipes covered in under seal

slight brake judder on performance

under trays

Pass 10 Jan 2020 36,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

under trays

very slight brake judder on brake performance

Pass 8 Feb 2019 36,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and slight rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

under trays

Pass 2 Feb 2018 35,958 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and off side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cut side wall

brake pipes covered in under seal

under trays

Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre slight cut side wall

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

under trays

Pass 1 Feb 2016 35,046 miles

under trays

Fail 1 Feb 2016 35,046 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

under trays

Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 33,742 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre has a sidewall cut not through to cords

Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,306 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,897 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,177 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 29,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,279 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre wear on edges walls slightly cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,174 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,744 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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B5 TKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in White 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 B5 TKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 TKJ registered?

B5 TKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is B5 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 TKJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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