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V6 WGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,485 mi
Last recorded116,485 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 116,485 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole corroded at end of sill inside wheel tub, covers and trays prevent further inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting of oil below gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension arm attachment points corroded, covers restrict view (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 116,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole corroded at end of sill inside wheel tub, covers and trays prevent further inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting of oil below gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension arm attachment points corroded, covers restrict view (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,844 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,896 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jul 2023 112,553 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 111,908 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 111,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 108,000 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering system

Fail 4 Jun 2021 108,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering system

Pass 6 Jul 2019 104,978 miles

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

Coolant leak expansion bottle

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 101,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,705 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,397 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,454 miles

both headlamps misted [not effecting pattern]

Fail 25 Jun 2015 68,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps misted [not effecting pattern]

Fail 3 Jul 2014 63,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,371 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 53,186 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2011 53,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,181 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 41,181 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,922 miles

BOOT GAS SUPPORT STRUTS INEFFECTIVE

UNEVEN WEAR TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE(OUTSIDE EDGE WEAR)WORN 2.0MM

Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,679 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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V6 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V6 WGJ, 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 V6 WGJ registered?

V6 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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