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AP54 AOL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,439 mi
Last recorded136,439 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 136,439 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 136,439 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 119,334 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 119,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded /damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 109,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2020 109,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,441 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 101,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,455 miles

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2017 93,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background front & rear (6.3.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

under tray/s fitted blocking view of testable components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,723 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 85,723 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 78,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,463 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,436 miles

ESP malfunction warning!

Front brake discs worn !

Front number has two tone lettering when viewed from approximately 20 metres the characters appear predominantly black.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 49,436 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ESP malfunction warning!

Front brake discs worn !

Front number has two tone lettering when viewed from approximately 20 metres the characters appear predominantly black.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 42,016 miles

Front number is predominantly black at 20 meters!

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 42,006 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front number is predominantly black at 20 meters!

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,291 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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AP54 AOL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP54 AOL, 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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AP54 AOL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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