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2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · J30 GAG

J30 GAG

2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 99,545 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Year / Origin
2000
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
99,545 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2000
Engine
2295cc
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J30 GAG Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
  • 99,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

J30 GAG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 01:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz Slk (J30 GAG) between December 2005 and April 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Windscreen (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 62 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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ADVISORY

J30 GAG Mileage History

  1. 28/12/200550,940 mi
  2. 09/07/200759,465 mi+8,525 mi
  3. 05/11/200760,439 mi+974 mi
  4. 05/11/200760,439 mi
  5. 29/01/200963,730 mi+3,291 mi
  6. 30/01/200963,759 mi+29 mi
  7. 06/02/201064,912 mi+1,153 mi
  8. 06/02/201064,912 mi
  9. 16/03/201266,145 mi+1,233 mi
  10. 19/02/201370,659 mi+4,514 mi
  11. 20/10/201470,835 mi+176 mi
  12. 02/11/201573,935 mi+3,100 mi
  13. 18/10/201679,746 mi+5,811 mi
  14. 18/10/201679,746 mi
  15. 25/10/201786,860 mi+7,114 mi
  16. 25/10/201786,860 mi
  17. 13/05/201991,093 mi+4,233 mi
  18. 13/05/201991,124 mi+31 mi
  19. 14/02/202292,992 mi+1,868 mi
  20. 15/02/202293,006 mi+14 mi
  21. 01/08/202393,390 mi+384 mi
  22. 13/02/202593,421 mi+31 mi
  23. 09/02/202699,464 mi+6,043 mi
  24. 25/03/202699,530 mi+66 mi
  25. 20/04/202699,545 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 2,393 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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2000 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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