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BFZ 2343

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,513 mi
Last recorded52,513 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 2343
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 47,450 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 47,444 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 39,146 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering damper has a fluid leak

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 39,141 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering damper has a fluid leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 33,284 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 32,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 32,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 31,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has a slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 31,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 30,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 30,374 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 29,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 24,346 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,471 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,924 miles

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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BFZ 2343 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFZ 2343, 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 BFZ 2343 registered?

BFZ 2343 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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