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V153 LHS

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,257 mi
Last recorded115,257 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 LHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 115,257 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 115,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,093 miles

some corrosion to body

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 12 Oct 2015 113,093 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some corrosion to body

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,831 miles

some corrosion to body

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2014 106,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion to body

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,954 miles

some corrosion to arches

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,958 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 96,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,359 miles

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

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

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2011 90,359 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,037 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,259 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2009 79,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,671 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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V153 LHS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V153 LHS, 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 V153 LHS registered?

V153 LHS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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