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TRZ 4234

2000 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,432 mi
Last recorded133,432 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk72,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRZ 4234
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2024 133,432 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 129,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 126,594 miles

Central Front ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 124,920 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2021 124,919 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 123,940 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 123,939 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 122,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak slight leak on diff unit ()

slight corrosion showing on some suspension components

Fail 14 Mar 2018 118,782 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak slight leak on diff unit ()

slight corrosion showing on some suspension components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 115,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,585 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 107,419 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,096 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear differential has slight oil misting

Pass 2 May 2013 104,190 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 102,279 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2009 96,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,883 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 90,942 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,628 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 47,389 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

OFF SIDE FRONT YTRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING DAMPER

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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TRZ 4234 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TRZ 4234, 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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TRZ 4234 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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