1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · V268 DPB
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 107,148 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V268 DPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 107,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V268 DPB 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 (V268 DPB) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
V268 DPB Mileage History
- 19/08/2022105,783 mi
- 12/09/2023106,380 mi+597 mi
- 06/09/2024106,592 mi+212 mi
- 26/09/2025107,146 mi+554 mi
- 10/10/2025107,148 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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