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A21 WJG

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,713 mi
Last recorded97,713 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 WJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 97,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 95,548 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 93,630 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,786 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 89,761 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 88,298 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 83,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 81,516 miles

slight play steering joints

Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,091 miles

slight play steering joint

Fail 2 Jun 2017 80,091 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play steering joint

Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,777 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,332 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 67,716 miles

o/s/front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2012 63,207 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes coated

Fail 16 May 2012 63,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes coated

Pass 6 May 2011 56,761 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2010 51,154 miles

slight surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet lever/handle broken

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,270 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 44,270 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,542 miles

front exhaust joint deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,954 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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A21 WJG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A21 WJG, 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 A21 WJG registered?

A21 WJG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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