2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK MOT pass rate and common faults

1,664 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.9%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,664 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    73 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.7%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  8. Washers: not working1.6%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.5%
  2. Brakes9.5%
  3. Suspension7.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  6. Tyres5.5%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.4%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,664 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).