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BNZ 5284

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,826 mi
Last recorded106,826 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5284
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 106,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 102,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 102,687 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,564 miles

1 exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,687 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 140,494 miles

ABS & ASR LIGHT CAME ON ONCE ! IF COMES ON CONSTANT ITS A FAILURE , STRONG ADVICE

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

EXHAUST HAS EXCESS CORROSION AT JOINTS , STRONG ADVICE

HAZARD SWITCH WORN , STRONG ADVICE

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

TRACKING

Fail 3 Nov 2015 140,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

EXHAUST HAS EXCESS CORROSION AT JOINTS , STRONG ADVICE

HAZARD SWITCH WORN , STRONG ADVICE

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

TRACKING

Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,973 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,035 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 121,035 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 116,306 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 116,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,211 miles

Front indicators & both side repeaters slightly discoloured

N/S wiper blade starting to split at ends

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 106,514 miles

front pads near legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,710 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 82,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registration plate deterating

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,952 miles

front registration plate deterating

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,829 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear brake hoses perished

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,058 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 62,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 5284 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 5284, 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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What year was BNZ 5284 registered?

BNZ 5284 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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