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BJ54 VDY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,561 mi
Last recorded204,561 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 204,561 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 204,158 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 202,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 198,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 175,340 miles

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust brackets and brace corroded and not supporting but NOT an MOT fail as exhaust is still supported

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre out of shape possible pass at time of test

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 175,339 miles

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

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust brackets and brace corroded and not supporting but NOT an MOT fail as exhaust is still supported

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre out of shape possible pass at time of test

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 140,628 miles

engine warning light on showing a fault with engine management emisions have passed however vehicle should not be driven for prolonged periods with this light on

exhaust centre brackets have corroded away from exhaust therefore no longer supporting the system also exhaust bridge bracket totally missing> whilst the exhaust is adequately supported other mounts are being put under stain

Pass 11 Aug 2012 114,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges and sidewalls cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2011 74,604 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,220 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 31,220 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm

Pass 29 Nov 2008 20,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 11,892 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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BJ54 VDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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