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AY04 RXR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

o/s front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Mar 2017 60,176 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front exhaust bracket broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,280 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 46,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,768 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 40,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,378 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 35,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,599 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,298 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,284 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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AY04 RXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY04 RXR, 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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AY04 RXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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