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S186 SLK

1999 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,076 mi
Last recorded72,076 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Porsche Carrera70,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 SLK
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,780 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,758 miles

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 13 May 2011 67,256 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,806 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 20 Mar 2009 62,122 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,565 miles

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)

washer jet inop'?

Fail 9 Jan 2008 56,565 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

washer jet inop'?

Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,321 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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S186 SLK is a 1999 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 70,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S186 SLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 27 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S186 SLK registered?

S186 SLK is a 1999 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S186 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 SLK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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