2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.2L Petrol · W585 AVE
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 61,956 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W585 AVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 61,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W585 AVE 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 (W585 AVE) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe burst at union. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
W585 AVE Mileage History
- 03/02/202258,056 mi
- 03/01/202458,116 mi+60 mi
- 28/12/202459,970 mi+1,854 mi
- 03/01/202559,981 mi+11 mi
- 30/12/202561,956 mi+1,975 mi
Average of roughly 999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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