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V743 RBP

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,777 mi
Last recorded82,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 RBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,777 miles

all four tyres splitting around sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs rusty

all four tyres side walls cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2022 82,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs rusty

all four tyres side walls cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,090 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner side wall

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,561 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bracket broken on exhaust and rear corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 80,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bracket broken on exhaust and rear corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 76,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,153 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,268 miles

front tyres getting low and perishing

v and w speed rated tyres mixed

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,500 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Offside rear brake pads worn more than Nearside rear.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 41,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Offside rear brake pads worn more than Nearside rear.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,936 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

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

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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V743 RBP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V743 RBP, 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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V743 RBP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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