2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · XIL 511
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 96,710 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XIL 511 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 96,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XIL 511 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz Slk (XIL 511) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
XIL 511 Mileage History
- 07/06/202394,451 mi
- 04/06/202494,857 mi+406 mi
- 11/06/202494,858 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/202595,180 mi+322 mi
- 10/08/202696,710 mi+1,530 mi
Average of roughly 711 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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