2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · W358 BFC
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 77,776 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W358 BFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 77,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W358 BFC 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 (W358 BFC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
W358 BFC Mileage History
- 18/10/202274,998 mi
- 19/10/202375,823 mi+825 mi
- 11/10/202476,605 mi+782 mi
- 17/10/202577,776 mi+1,171 mi
- 17/10/202577,776 mi
Average of roughly 927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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