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V185 KGX

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,560 mi
Last recorded63,560 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 KGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,560 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 63,560 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,483 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 61,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,411 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,197 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished, and wearing low on edges

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

Nearside Rear axle oil leak by inner drive shaft seal area

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished and wearing low on edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,237 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,237 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,335 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,248 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,538 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 36,017 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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V185 KGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V185 KGX, 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 V185 KGX registered?

V185 KGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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