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AJ53 LOW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,347 mi
Last recorded106,347 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 LOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 106,347 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 106,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 105,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 101,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,500 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,446 miles

Both rear tyres worn to legal limit (1.6mm).

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,701 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,351 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 57,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,700 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,279 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,507 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,988 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,994 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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AJ53 LOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AJ53 LOW, 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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AJ53 LOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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