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BPN 803B

1998 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,535 mi
Last recorded130,535 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk77,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPN 803B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle slight oil leak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 130,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2019 124,724 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside rear eg subframe/suspension. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 124,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside rear eg subframe/suspension. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,955 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 123,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 120,398 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front inner brake pads pos getting low advise check

rear brake pipes undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2016 120,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front inner brake pads pos getting low advise check

rear brake pipes undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2014 112,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,302 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,100 miles

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

sight damage nearside rear wheelarch.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 92,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

sight damage nearside rear wheelarch.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,594 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 78,161 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,054 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,129 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 51,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,714 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,014 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 31,519 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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BPN 803B is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BPN 803B, 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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BPN 803B is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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