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765 SBH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,866 mi
Last recorded32,866 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration765 SBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 32,866 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

steering feels heavy

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2021 32,618 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering slightly stiff

Fail 28 Apr 2021 32,618 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,608 miles

Front Steering feels heavy

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible underbody (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

steering heavy

Fail 26 Jun 2018 31,388 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible underbody (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

steering heavy

Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,227 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,074 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 31,066 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed from fuel pump (7.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 30,610 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,567 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,547 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,197 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,274 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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765 SBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 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 765 SBH, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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765 SBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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