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V549 HTR

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,170 mi
Last recorded102,170 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV549 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 102,170 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 102,170 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,146 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 96,146 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 92,260 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,624 miles

Fuel pipes corroded, n/s floor panel area

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 90,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipes corroded, n/s floor panel area

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 89,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,650 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,465 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,612 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 51,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,820 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,644 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 47,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,577 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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V549 HTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V549 HTR, 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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V549 HTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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