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C17 CAT

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,703 mi
Last recorded37,703 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 CAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 37,703 miles

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

Power steering component insecure steering damper (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,405 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,984 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,584 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 31 Mar 2015 30,584 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,445 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 30,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear in nearside steering arm

slight wear in offside steering arm

Fail 15 Mar 2013 29,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear in nearside steering arm

slight wear in offside steering arm

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,833 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 24,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,465 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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C17 CAT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C17 CAT, 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 C17 CAT registered?

C17 CAT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is C17 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 CAT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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