1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · K70 OCO
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 85,457 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K70 OCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 85,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K70 OCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Slk (K70 OCO) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
K70 OCO Mileage History
- 30/05/202378,248 mi
- 28/05/202480,877 mi+2,629 mi
- 28/05/202582,880 mi+2,003 mi
- 29/05/202582,882 mi+2 mi
- 29/05/202685,457 mi+2,575 mi
Average of roughly 2,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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