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BJ54 GKD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,935 mi
Last recorded69,935 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 69,935 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - straight/rear arm (bushes are perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside & offside headlight outer lens' are deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,181 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 69,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no lock on both wheels (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 65,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,270 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 61,026 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,823 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 54,823 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 39,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,074 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 15,074 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BJ54 GKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ54 GKD, 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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BJ54 GKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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