1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · E422 SUE
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 206,448 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E422 SUE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 206,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E422 SUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Slk (E422 SUE) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
E422 SUE Mileage History
- 08/09/2022206,415 mi
- 29/10/2025206,448 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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