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B3 KSH

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,948 mi
Last recorded86,948 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 KSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,068 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 82,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor area slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor area slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,174 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full underside

Fail 8 Aug 2019 76,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full underside

Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front & rear floor stiffer cross bar corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2018 75,401 miles

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

front & rear floor stiffer cross bar corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,209 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,143 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 72,143 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,502 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,399 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,931 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 46,931 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,167 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,590 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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B3 KSH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KSH, 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

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What year was B3 KSH registered?

B3 KSH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is B3 KSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 KSH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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