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BNZ 1569

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,270 mi
Last recorded78,270 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 1569
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 78,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,363 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 75,848 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,429 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s/r suspension arms not fully inspected due covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension arms covered

Fail 18 Jul 2018 71,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension arms covered

Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,892 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,798 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 66,798 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,164 miles

All Brake Pipes Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,164 miles

All Brake Pipes Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,400 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,243 miles

front and rear number plate fadeing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,694 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 56,330 miles

Front tyre treads wearing on edges

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,330 miles

Front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,749 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bolt corroded advise replacement

Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,992 miles

Nearside 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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BNZ 1569 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 81,143 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 BNZ 1569, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 1569 registered?

BNZ 1569 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is BNZ 1569 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 1569 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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