1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · M80 FAD
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 117,077 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M80 FAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 117,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M80 FAD 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 (M80 FAD) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
M80 FAD Mileage History
- 20/09/2023110,154 mi
- 04/10/2024117,060 mi+6,906 mi
- 04/10/2024117,060 mi
- 29/10/2025117,073 mi+13 mi
- 29/10/2025117,077 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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