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A171 TAA

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Orange Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,620 mi
Last recorded49,620 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA171 TAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 49,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 49,605 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,104 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 48,068 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,206 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,938 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 43,852 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 43,301 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 43,093 miles

Exhaust strap broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 41,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 40,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 40,053 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 39,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 37,806 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 36,856 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,159 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,600 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 31,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,449 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 21,785 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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A171 TAA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Orange with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 72,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A171 TAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A171 TAA registered?

A171 TAA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is A171 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A171 TAA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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