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TJR 26

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,916 mi
Last recorded77,916 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJR 26
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 77,916 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2026 77,904 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle underside corroded but not excessive

Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,743 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 77,741 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 77,338 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 75,031 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,362 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 72,174 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 70,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 69,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 67,485 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 67,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 65,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 65,075 miles

slight play in o/s front suspension

Pass 7 May 2013 64,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,060 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 62,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,723 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 60,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,549 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 46,526 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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TJR 26 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TJR 26, 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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TJR 26 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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