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V188 MTG

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 MTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 101,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis and components corroded but not weakened

Pass 7 Aug 2025 96,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Screen wash bottle leaks

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded, but not considered excessive or seriously weakened at time of test.

Pass 10 Aug 2024 92,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Screen wash bottle leaks

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2024 92,144 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to test due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Front to rear fuel pipe leaking on to exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,424 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 86,402 miles

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,754 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 84,744 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,830 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,034 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish within the tread

Pass 24 May 2016 76,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 73,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 69,264 miles

o/s/r tyre outter side wall cracking

Pass 1 May 2014 69,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 65,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 64,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 64,398 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 62,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 62,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 59,930 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,916 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 55,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 54,643 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 54,643 miles

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

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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V188 MTG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V188 MTG, 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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V188 MTG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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