1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · B15 BAB
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 64,138 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B15 BAB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 64,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B15 BAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Slk (B15 BAB) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
B15 BAB Mileage History
- 22/03/200626,823 mi
- 22/03/200729,941 mi+3,118 mi
- 26/03/200832,260 mi+2,319 mi
- 26/03/200832,260 mi
- 20/03/200934,782 mi+2,522 mi
- 10/03/201034,334 mi-448 mi
- 17/03/201141,987 mi+7,653 mi
- 19/03/201244,564 mi+2,577 mi
- 11/03/201346,466 mi+1,902 mi
- 07/03/201448,243 mi+1,777 mi
- 02/03/201550,222 mi+1,979 mi
- 29/02/201652,493 mi+2,271 mi
- 09/03/201754,300 mi+1,807 mi
- 19/03/201856,365 mi+2,065 mi
- 13/03/201957,941 mi+1,576 mi
- 17/03/202059,819 mi+1,878 mi
- 09/03/202160,644 mi+825 mi
- 14/03/202261,171 mi+527 mi
- 14/03/202261,171 mi
- 17/03/202362,266 mi+1,095 mi
- 14/03/202462,879 mi+613 mi
- 24/03/202563,539 mi+660 mi
- 05/03/202664,138 mi+599 mi
Average of roughly 1,870 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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