MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
osf and nsf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)
Wheel bolt(s) missing nsr and osr (4.2.A.1e)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
osf and nsf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses misty (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour engine covers fitted (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer breadth and bald inner and outer edge and has nail (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens misty (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod advise change (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod advise change (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both registration lamps slightly dim advise change bulbs
engine MIL on
engine covers fitted
items removed from drivers view
under trays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very strong advise change asap close to 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
all four brake disc sureface rust
near side handbrake cable outer casing braking up
nearside hand brake cable outer sleeve seperated
under body covers fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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AE54 VYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AE54 VYU, 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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AE54 VYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.
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