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A9 MXL

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 86,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 84,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 79,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 77,572 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 75,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear indicator light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,131 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,827 miles

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 2 Aug 2010 62,280 miles

both sides rear tyres tread starting to wear low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,864 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,701 miles

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

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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A9 MXL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A9 MXL, 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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A9 MXL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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