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T4 BKY

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,238 mi
Last recorded129,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 BKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 129,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 125,026 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 125,026 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 120,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower at bushed ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower at bushed ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

not able to inspect rear lower arms covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2024 120,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower at bushed ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower at bushed ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

not able to inspect rear lower arms covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 117,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

not able to inspect rear lower spring cups plastic covered

Fail 13 Jul 2023 117,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

not able to inspect rear lower spring cups plastic covered

Pass 19 Jul 2022 114,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 114,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 109,753 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 109,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 106,326 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,801 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,801 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,515 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 95,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 94,035 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 94,034 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,131 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 90,130 miles

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

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

FRONT AND REAR DISCS INNER FACES IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,697 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,102 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,102 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 45,131 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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T4 BKY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T4 BKY, 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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T4 BKY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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