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A5 UCW

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,619 mi
Last recorded58,619 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 58,619 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 58,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,167 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 58,119 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,808 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,261 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,143 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,493 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,053 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear tyres cracking in tread but no cords exposed

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,272 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,199 miles

oil leak around rear axle

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,501 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A5 UCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A5 UCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 UCW?

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What year was A5 UCW registered?

A5 UCW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is A5 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UCW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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