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C12 SLP

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,822 mi
Last recorded42,822 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 SLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 42,822 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 34,704 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 27,338 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 23,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 23,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 22,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 22,306 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 22,245 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 21,881 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear & n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 21,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear & n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 21,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 26 May 2016 21,240 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 May 2015 20,826 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate loose

Pass 31 May 2014 20,368 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 20,368 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 17,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to rear bumper

Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,956 miles

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

damage to rear bumper

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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C12 SLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C12 SLP, 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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C12 SLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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