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BNZ 6499

1997 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,196 mi
Last recorded169,196 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk81,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6499
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 169,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis and sub frame corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2021 169,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 168,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 9 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 167,940 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 167,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016
Fail 29 Jan 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 161,792 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 161,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 21 Feb 2014 159,465 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear indicator losing colour

park brake application uneven

Pass 28 Feb 2013 156,496 miles

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

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2012 154,212 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

offside rear brake disc plate pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 151,370 miles

rear tyres worn to three mm

Fail 24 Feb 2011 151,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn to three mm

Pass 3 Feb 2010 148,310 miles

automatic gearbox cooling pipe corroded and leaking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 148,310 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

automatic gearbox cooling pipe corroded and leaking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 144,572 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 144,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front near side tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 9 Jan 2008 132,535 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 132,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 121,295 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 121,295 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 100,798 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 6499 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 6499, 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 6499 registered?

BNZ 6499 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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