1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · S478 SBD
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 58,058 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S478 SBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 58,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S478 SBD 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 (S478 SBD) between November 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
S478 SBD Mileage History
- 26/11/202157,564 mi
- 26/11/202157,564 mi
- 05/12/202257,917 mi+353 mi
- 04/09/202658,058 mi+141 mi
- 04/09/202658,058 mi
Average of roughly 104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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