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BNZ 4994

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,733 mi
Last recorded115,733 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 4994
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 115,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 115,732 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 115,122 miles

All shocker casings heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

all shock absorber casings heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 113,863 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward most (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all shock absorbers are heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,217 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 111,914 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 111,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 110,952 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 110,145 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 110,119 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,020 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 25 Jun 2014 108,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,939 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 104,939 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 99,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,652 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,250 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 73,250 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 66,942 miles

please see previous advisory sheet

Fail 25 Sep 2006 66,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2005 64,873 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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BNZ 4994 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 77,322 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 BNZ 4994, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BNZ 4994 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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