MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,108 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust center box deteriorated outer skin
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front indicator pale
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play and noise from water pump bearings
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Play and noise from water pump bearings
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyre bit low on edges ,n/s rear brake disc in poor condition
tyres bit low on edges especially o/s rear
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BNZ 5000 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNZ 5000, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BNZ 5000 registered?
BNZ 5000 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 1999.
Is BNZ 5000 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BNZ 5000 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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