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V749 MOK

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

247,837 mi
Last recorded247,837 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 MOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 247,837 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear arches rusty

damage o/s/r

front subframe rusty

front to rear fuel pipe rusty above rear axle

n/s washer jet weak

Fail 14 Jun 2017 247,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres cracking

both rear arches rusty

damage o/s/r

front subframe rusty

front to rear fuel pipe rusty above rear axle

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 5 May 2016 244,957 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm to control arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four shock absorbers rusty

engine covers fitted restricting view

front exhaust bracket broken

fuel pipes very rusty

near side washer jet week

rear axle very rusty

Pass 1 May 2015 244,504 miles

1 x front to rear fuel pipe rusty

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear arches rusty

front and rear subframes rusty

front exhaust bracket broken

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 May 2014 243,426 miles

1x fuel pipe front to rear rusty

Oil leak

bonnet strut weak

both rear arches rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2014 243,425 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1x fuel pipe front to rear rusty

Oil leak

bonnet strut weak

both rear arches rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2013 241,181 miles

center exhaust mount rusty/broken

excessive corrosion on rear diff

fuel pipes rusty

general corrosion underneath at rear

rear noplate deteriorating

Fail 29 Apr 2013 241,181 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

center exhaust mount rusty/broken

excessive corrosion on rear diff

fuel pipes rusty

general corrosion underneath at rear

rear noplate deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2012 239,650 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 239,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 232,166 miles

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

front centre exhaust mount bracket detached but exhaust still adequately supported

nearside front and both rear strengthening bars corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2011 232,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front centre exhaust mount bracket detached but exhaust still adequately supported

nearside front and both rear strengthening bars corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2010 226,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 219,923 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 219,923 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 207,568 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

general chips and pitting to front screen

slight movement at intermediate steering arm bushing

Fail 27 Dec 2007 207,568 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

general chips and pitting to front screen

slight movement at intermediate steering arm bushing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 175,733 miles

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

o/s number plate lamp a little dim

Pass 30 Nov 2005 138,571 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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V749 MOK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V749 MOK, 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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V749 MOK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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