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B12 ERL

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Yellow Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,387 mi
Last recorded123,387 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 ERL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 123,387 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Bad esp light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern and full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern and full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,194 miles

All 4 tyres inner edges below 1.6mm

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 122,190 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .79% (8.2.1.2 (b))

All 4 tyres inner edges below 1.6mm

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 120,240 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 116,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 113,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 106,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 106,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear pads low

Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,100 miles

slight play in steering inner joints

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,356 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 Front 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 22 Mar 2012 73,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,193 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,409 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 57,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,852 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,990 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 35,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,370 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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B12 ERL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Yellow with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B12 ERL, 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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B12 ERL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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