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V174 LWX

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,597 mi
Last recorded110,597 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 LWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 110,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 104,378 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,911 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,036 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 77,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 76,007 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2013 74,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 71,445 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2012 71,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,530 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,530 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 68,285 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

handbrake travel

Fail 4 Jul 2009 68,285 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Mar 2008 61,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,740 miles

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

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

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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V174 LWX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 V174 LWX, 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 V174 LWX registered?

V174 LWX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V174 LWX safe to buy?

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