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BNZ 7347

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,925 mi
Last recorded138,925 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 7347
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 138,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 135,208 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes in rear subframe showing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 135,205 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes in rear subframe showing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 131,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 127,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,504 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 111,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 105,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,904 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 92,954 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 92,954 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 85,154 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 78,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 71,221 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 71,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 64,267 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 57,016 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 57,016 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2008 49,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 43,936 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 31 May 2006 37,202 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 37,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 7347 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 72,680 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 7347, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 7347 registered?

BNZ 7347 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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