1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · V612 EGH
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 71,590 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V612 EGH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 71,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V612 EGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Slk (V612 EGH) between December 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Suspension (26 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits at 0.542 limit should be 0.300 (8.2.1.2 (b)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
V612 EGH Mileage History
- 19/12/200617,997 mi
- 14/12/200719,512 mi+1,515 mi
- 17/12/200820,460 mi+948 mi
- 16/12/200921,423 mi+963 mi
- 16/12/201022,445 mi+1,022 mi
- 17/12/201123,433 mi+988 mi
- 15/02/201323,440 mi+7 mi
- 22/02/201323,440 mi
- 17/02/201623,733 mi+293 mi
- 31/01/201725,226 mi+1,493 mi
- 31/01/201831,039 mi+5,813 mi
- 25/01/201937,149 mi+6,110 mi
- 10/02/202043,442 mi+6,293 mi
- 18/01/202149,728 mi+6,286 mi
- 01/02/202257,106 mi+7,378 mi
- 03/02/202257,114 mi+8 mi
- 01/02/202361,940 mi+4,826 mi
- 01/02/202467,318 mi+5,378 mi
- 02/01/202569,993 mi+2,675 mi
- 26/03/202671,590 mi+1,597 mi
Average of roughly 2,782 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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