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AV54 XVR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,142 mi
Last recorded110,142 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,142 miles

Front Bumper damage

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 110,142 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Bumper damage

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wing damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,600 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 91,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 88,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,563 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 84,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2019 77,346 miles

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 15 May 2019 77,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,168 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,266 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,980 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,282 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 51,936 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,878 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 44,870 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,511 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,681 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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AV54 XVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV54 XVR, 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 AV54 XVR registered?

AV54 XVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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