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B13 BNS

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,437 mi
Last recorded98,437 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 98,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,519 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,131 miles

Both front wheels have slight side to side play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 88,131 miles

Both front wheels have slight side to side play

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 82,602 miles

Centre Propshaft support deteriorated

Offside Rear Driveshaft seal weeping

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,535 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 55,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,489 miles

DISC-Rear nearside poor

TYRES- Both front worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,952 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,937 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,519 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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B13 BNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 72,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B13 BNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B13 BNS registered?

B13 BNS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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