2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · W594 BKN
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 87,006 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W594 BKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 87,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W594 BKN 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 (W594 BKN) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
W594 BKN Mileage History
- 31/08/202384,798 mi
- 20/08/202485,794 mi+996 mi
- 24/09/202586,343 mi+549 mi
- 01/10/202586,371 mi+28 mi
- 16/09/202687,006 mi+635 mi
Average of roughly 725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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