MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
1 exhaust bracket snapped
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
front pads near legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front registration plate deterating
oil leak from rear axle
front registration plate deterating
oil leak from rear axle
front brake pads low
front tyres wearing on inside edge
rear brake hoses perished
rear number plate poor condition
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BNZ 5284 safe to buy?
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