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BNZ 9872

1999 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk74,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9872
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,147 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 120,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/16 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,530 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,643 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,307 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded and middle hanger broken

Fail 7 Aug 2013 95,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 91,560 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,038 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,956 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 82,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

off side front tyre runn off on inner shoulder

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear reg mounting plate seperating from bonding

Fail 8 May 2009 82,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side front tyre runn off on inner shoulder

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear reg mounting plate seperating from bonding

Pass 7 May 2008 75,344 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

near side front tyre shoulders running off to 2mm

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

strongly advised near side front tyre cut on inner sidewall deep

unable to see fully front and rear inner brake pads

Fail 6 May 2008 75,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

near side front tyre shoulders running off to 2mm

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

strongly advised near side front tyre cut on inner sidewall deep

unable to see fully front and rear inner brake pads

Fail 13 Feb 2007 66,268 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,008 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 9872 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 74,227 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 9872, 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 27 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 9872 registered?

BNZ 9872 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is BNZ 9872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9872 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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