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BCZ 4761

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,722 mi
Last recorded57,722 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 4761
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 57,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 53,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,843 miles

Diff oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre light cracks /tread.

Offside Front Tyre is cracking badly outer edge.

Fail 1 Aug 2023 51,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Diff oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre light cracks /tread.

Offside Front Tyre is cracking badly outer edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2022 48,807 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,630 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 47,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 41,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,407 miles

Nail n/s/f tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2016 37,407 miles

Nail n/s/f tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,208 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 33,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,946 miles

Brake warning light on

Fail 29 Aug 2013 30,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,864 miles

Brake warning light on

Fail 13 Sep 2012 28,864 miles

Brake warning light on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,947 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 27,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,464 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,186 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 25,185 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 23,741 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,450 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BCZ 4761 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 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 BCZ 4761, 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 27 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 BCZ 4761 registered?

BCZ 4761 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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