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AE54 VVL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,998 mi
Last recorded70,998 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,998 miles

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 70,997 miles

All direction indicators not working with engine running (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working with engine running (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam wih engine running (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam with engine running (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,404 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 69,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 67,916 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 67,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,034 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,069 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,662 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,321 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,231 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,197 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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AE54 VVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE54 VVL, 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 AE54 VVL registered?

AE54 VVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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