2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · Y701 BJW
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 114,162 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y701 BJW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2024
- 114,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y701 BJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz Slk (Y701 BJW) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
Y701 BJW Mileage History
- 12/10/2022109,295 mi
- 10/10/2023112,722 mi+3,427 mi
- 10/10/2023112,722 mi
- 16/10/2024114,162 mi+1,440 mi
Average of roughly 2,419 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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