CarVerify

Free Car Check

B18 MRC

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,099 mi
Last recorded81,099 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension link arm perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension link arm perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on diff not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust earth strap snapped

Fail 4 Mar 2024 74,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension link arm perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension link arm perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on diff not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split poor flow pipe replaced all ok (3.5 (a))

exhaust earth strap snapped

Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,357 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 58,357 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,793 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 51,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,313 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 45,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,049 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,472 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,843 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,221 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,222 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,751 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,514 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B18 MRC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B18 MRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B18 MRC?

You can check the full history of B18 MRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B18 MRC registered?

B18 MRC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is B18 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 MRC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B18 MRC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B18 MRC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.