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V116 GWH

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,449 mi
Last recorded136,449 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 GWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 136,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,259 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 132,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 128,316 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 124,692 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,339 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 120,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 118,128 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 118,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 114,857 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 114,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 108,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,155 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2010 92,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,533 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,990 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,734 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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V116 GWH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 72,680 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V116 GWH, 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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V116 GWH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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