1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · T2 SLK

The 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent pass on 2 March 2026 at 89,768 miles with no defects recorded. The vehicle has cleared every MOT since its single failure in February 2023, and that failure carried no listed defects, indicating an administrative or unrecorded minor issue rather than a mechanical fault. Over the last four test cycles the SLK has shown clean sheets with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. Annual mileage sits low for a 27-year-old car. The record shows 86,956 miles in February 2023, rising to 89,768 by March 2026. That is roughly 3,325 miles per year, with only 881 miles added between March 2025 and March 2026. The sparse but clean history gives no sign of rapid accumulation or neglected gaps, though the February 2023 failure followed by a March 2023 pass at identical mileage suggests the car was presented early, rejected, then retested without further distance covered. A buyer should still verify in person what static storage may have hidden. Low use and long standing periods on a 1999 SLK risk perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and subframe corrosion even when the tester records no active advisories. Inspect the rear suspension coil springs, front wishbone bushes, and underbody for structural rust before purchase. Given the clean MOT run and minimal annual coverage, previous ownership appears to have kept basic upkeep current. The absence of recurring tyre, wiper, or binding brake flags implies consumables were addressed promptly. Confirm service history and check for intermittent faults that a short road test will not expose.