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BCR 3V

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,633 mi
Last recorded55,633 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCR 3V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 55,633 miles

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

Coil spring corroded N/s + O/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/s + O/s Rear ( corroded ) (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ( Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,831 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive leaking around transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,725 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 46,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 41,960 miles

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

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

Rear fuel lines have surface rust at diff area

gearbox oil pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres 2004 date code rear tyres 2003 date code

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,532 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,348 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,818 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,290 miles

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

service due - 414 miles ago.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,848 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,722 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,940 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,662 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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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BCR 3V is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BCR 3V, 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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BCR 3V is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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