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R400 DMJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

107,285 mi
Last recorded107,285 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 DMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 107,285 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 107,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,088 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 100,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 97,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp aims poor , lenses faded

light corrosion to underbody including front and rear subframes, suspension arms

Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,669 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp beam patterns poor (lenses faded)

light corrosion to front suspension arms

slight binding to offside front wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2022 94,516 miles

both front headlamp aims poor (lenses faded)

light corrosion to underbody and nearside front coil spring

slight binding to offside front wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,987 miles

front headlamp aims poor

light corrosion to all suspension including front coil springs

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,362 miles

exhaust system corroded, with minor leak

front wiper blades poor

light corrosion to all shock absorbers and underbody

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked slightly (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,462 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,452 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,597 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 83,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,335 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,335 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,283 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,671 miles

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

rubber boot split on o.s. track arm

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,682 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 71,664 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,225 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,314 miles

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,192 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,333 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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R400 DMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R400 DMJ, 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 R400 DMJ registered?

R400 DMJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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