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BJ54 GKG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,429 mi
Last recorded167,429 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 167,429 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 166,771 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 165,990 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 165,288 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 149,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 149,739 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 132,907 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 118,474 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 118,401 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2011 101,524 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 101,524 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 82,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 58,299 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 58,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 32,487 miles

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

not much park brake travel remaining

Fail 16 May 2008 32,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

not much park brake travel remaining

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 GKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ54 GKG, 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 GKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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