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V578 JGX

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,281 mi
Last recorded55,281 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 55,281 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 55,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 52,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 50,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,767 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,092 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,207 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,922 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,996 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,861 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 29,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,982 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 27,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,952 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,415 miles

Electric head lamp adjuster does not work

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

Interior mirror glass has impaired vision due to discolouration

Fail 13 Aug 2008 21,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electric head lamp adjuster does not work

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

Interior mirror glass has impaired vision due to discolouration

Child booster seat on passenger seat

Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,595 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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V578 JGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V578 JGX, 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 V578 JGX registered?

V578 JGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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