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B3 EDE

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,742 mi
Last recorded56,742 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 EDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 56,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 56,663 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 56,581 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 56,491 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 56,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 55,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 55,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,362 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 54,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2017 54,653 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 53,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 53,648 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 52,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 53,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,915 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 51,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plates honeycomb and different font but not 2001 on

Pass 21 May 2010 51,155 miles

number plates honeycomb and different font but not 2001 on

Pass 18 May 2009 50,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 49,559 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 48,234 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,257 miles

o/s/r tyre nail in tread.

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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B3 EDE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 B3 EDE, 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 B3 EDE registered?

B3 EDE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is B3 EDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 EDE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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