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BYZ 5320

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,919 mi
Last recorded147,919 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 5320
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 147,919 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 145,562 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 145,562 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 143,581 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 143,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 139,403 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 139,388 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 138,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 137,299 miles

eml light on

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2015 128,723 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 125,499 miles

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 125,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,814 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 122,289 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,522 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 119,479 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 109,801 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 109,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 88,939 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 77,797 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 77,797 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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BYZ 5320 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYZ 5320, 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.

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What year was BYZ 5320 registered?

BYZ 5320 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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