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AC04 FBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,156 mi
Last recorded38,156 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 38,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 37,411 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 36,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 36,321 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 35,577 miles

3rd stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Mar 2019 35,556 miles

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

3rd stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre only just legal

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,942 miles

Central Rear stop light inop

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit current tread depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit current tread depth 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm) (245/40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm) (245/40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 30,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,210 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 28,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,317 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,937 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,913 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,580 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,056 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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AC04 FBN 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 83.3%.

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 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 AC04 FBN, 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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What year was AC04 FBN registered?

AC04 FBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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