2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · W871 CBL
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 12/06/2000. Recorded mileage 89,235 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2295cc
W871 CBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2024
- 89,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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W871 CBL Mileage History
- 31/08/202285,831 mi
- 07/09/202285,918 mi+87 mi
- 08/12/202387,840 mi+1,922 mi
- 13/12/202489,321 mi+1,481 mi
- 19/12/202489,235 mi-86 mi
Average of roughly 1,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
W871 CBL 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 (W871 CBL) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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