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A1 WDF

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,786 mi
Last recorded72,786 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 72,786 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 72,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 71,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 70,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,624 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,172 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,513 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,480 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

coolant level light on display

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Fail 1 Jul 2016 61,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

coolant level light on display

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,904 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,562 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,881 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,698 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,065 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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A1 WDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A1 WDF, 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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A1 WDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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