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V56 LHK

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,265 mi
Last recorded52,265 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 LHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside repeater lens missing

both front tyres over 10 yrs old

Fail 8 Jul 2024 52,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside repeater lens missing

both front tyres over 10 yrs old

Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,166 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 51,165 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 48,903 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake shield corroded

Fail 3 May 2022 48,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake shield corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,859 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2020 47,844 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,270 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,004 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 46,860 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to o/s front chassis rail

surface corroion on some mech. componets

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,376 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,209 miles

Rear brake pads about 75% worn.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,728 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake pads about 70% worn n/s o/s

Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,362 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 26,756 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front number plate cracked.

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,756 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,838 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 22,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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V56 LHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V56 LHK, 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 V56 LHK registered?

V56 LHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V56 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 LHK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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