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BNZ 515

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 515
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,686 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 86,140 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,834 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

rear diff oil leak.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 77,981 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,981 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,422 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 68,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet stay strut defective

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,295 miles

bonnet support strut weak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,623 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 60,614 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not reaching ply or chords

Pass 13 Oct 2006 59,473 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 59,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 57,729 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 515 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 515, 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.

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What year was BNZ 515 registered?

BNZ 515 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is BNZ 515 safe to buy?

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