£1,410
1999 MERCEDES SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR R170 AUTO
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 451
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 Mercedes SLK 230 is described as a "very honest example" with 82,325 miles, recent MoT, and service history up to 2021. It has had 5 registered owners and may need some reconditioning.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels. It may have a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required as evidenced by the receipts for maintenance.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB1704472F143429
Chassis No:
Odometer:
82,325 miles
V573 DNJ
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
2295cc.
The vendor of this Mercedes SLK 230 describes it as a “very honest example of a sough-after, pre-facelift model" and assures us it is “fully functional and drives without issue”.
The latest MoT was passed with no advisories, and remains valid to 7th December 2026.
The car is finished in Brilliant silver with a black leather interior featuring heated seats, and its odometer is showing 82,325 miles.
It comes with a few maintenance receipts (2016-21), a spare key, and a service logbook containing 8 stamps up to 2015 (mileage unrecorded).
Receipts suggest the SLK was last serviced at 77,785 miles (under 5k miles ago) in 2021, and the online MoT record shows that it has been tested almost every year of its life.
The car was first registered on 1st September 1999, and its V5C indicates 5 registered owners NOTICE TO BUYERS: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given.
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Points of note
£480
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,304
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,234
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 07 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
82,216 miles
Registration Date
1999-09-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 08 2025 with 82,216 miles
Passed
On Mar 12 2025 with 81,845 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Dec 12 2023 with 81,285 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 13 2022 with 80,084 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Nov 17 2021 with 77,785 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 09 2020 with 75,908 miles
Passed
On Dec 17 2019 with 74,349 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- both headlamp patterns weak
- slight play in steering
Passed
On Aug 29 2018 with 68,854 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- front brake pads coming up 3/4 worn
- front brake discs showing signs of wear
- nearside rear tyre 2.1 mm tread remaining and bold on inner edge
- offside rear tyre 2.7 mm tread remaining
- slight fluctuation on offside front brake
Passed
On Aug 29 2017 with 66,648 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- nearside headlamp weak pattern due to water ingress
- front brake discs heavily worn
- nearside rear tyre 2.5mm tread remaining
- offside rear tyre 3.1 mm tread remaining
Passed
On Aug 31 2016 with 62,913 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- front brake discs showing sighs of wear
- both rear tyres 3mm tread remaining and worn on inner edges
Passed
On May 06 2015 with 56,278 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- offside headlamp condensated
Failed
On May 05 2015 with 56,278 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
User Entered:
- offside headlamp condensated
Passed
On May 28 2014 with 53,049 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On May 08 2013 with 48,132 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged. no cords exposed
Passed
On May 30 2012 with 45,909 miles
Passed
On May 27 2011 with 44,961 miles
Failed
On May 27 2011 with 44,961 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On May 12 2010 with 41,929 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Passed
On May 14 2009 with 39,909 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On May 14 2008 with 38,912 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jun 30 2007 with 36,327 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- offside front sun visor slightly loose
Passed
On Jun 26 2006 with 33,179 miles
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