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BJ54 VEV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,397 mi
Last recorded60,397 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,397 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 60,397 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,878 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,447 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,438 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,510 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,336 miles

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

side wall cracking on nearside front tyre but o/k for test

side wall cracking on nearside rear tyre but o/k for test

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,089 miles

Both N/S tyres cracking on outer edge

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

O/S/R tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,287 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 VEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VEV, 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 BJ54 VEV registered?

BJ54 VEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 VEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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