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V175 GBK

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,659 mi
Last recorded127,659 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 GBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 127,659 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 127,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 126,059 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 126,059 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))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 124,895 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 123,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 123,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 121,942 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,801 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid dirty

hand brake travel

Fail 30 Sep 2020 120,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both patterns kick off facing wrong way x2 (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid dirty

hand brake travel

Pass 1 Apr 2019 118,713 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 118,713 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,404 miles

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

headlights have tape to adjust kickup

Fail 28 Mar 2018 114,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,832 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 103,832 miles

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

both rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,052 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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V175 GBK 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 67.9%.

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 V175 GBK, 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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V175 GBK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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