1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · T42 LRN
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 75,196 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2298cc
T42 LRN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2024
- 75,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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T42 LRN Mileage History
- 16/06/202274,998 mi
- 01/09/202375,142 mi+144 mi
- 19/08/202475,196 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 91 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
T42 LRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Slk (T42 LRN) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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