1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · ELZ 2420
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 90,742 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ELZ 2420 Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 90,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ELZ 2420 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Slk (ELZ 2420) between October 2018 and May 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
ELZ 2420 Mileage History
- 23/10/201884,401 mi
- 30/10/201996,393 mi+11,992 mi
- 31/10/201986,419 mi-9,974 mi
- 16/11/202188,587 mi+2,168 mi
- 26/05/202389,450 mi+863 mi
- 22/05/202490,004 mi+554 mi
- 22/05/202590,454 mi+450 mi
- 22/05/202690,742 mi+288 mi
Average of roughly 837 miles per year across 8 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: Good
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