1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · T205 AFV
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 90,052 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T205 AFV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 90,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
T205 AFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Slk (T205 AFV) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
T205 AFV Mileage History
- 28/09/202288,710 mi
- 12/10/202389,300 mi+590 mi
- 04/11/202489,788 mi+488 mi
- 06/10/202590,052 mi+264 mi
Average of roughly 444 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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