2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · W363 BKN
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2000. Recorded mileage 70,203 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W363 BKN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2023
- 70,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W363 BKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz Slk (W363 BKN) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
W363 BKN Mileage History
- 07/07/202265,250 mi
- 15/07/202370,203 mi+4,953 mi
Average of roughly 4,854 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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