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V51 LWW

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,126 mi
Last recorded124,126 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 LWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 124,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2020 124,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2020 121,795 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 121,771 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 120,960 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,172 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 115,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 107,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake hose parishing

n/s/front brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/front top mounting has slightly play

o/s/front tyre parishing on sidewall edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,590 miles

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

brake fluid residue around n/s/r brake caliper

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,185 miles

gear box oil pipe leaking,not secured to block & wiring harness insecure

some lift both bottom ball jionts

some play in steering

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,521 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 69,706 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 57,768 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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V51 LWW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V51 LWW, 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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V51 LWW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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