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BP54 VKA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,627 mi
Last recorded92,627 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,627 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 92,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,204 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion rear suspension

Fail 24 Feb 2023 84,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion rear suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,388 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 75,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,526 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 66,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,132 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 60,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour mostly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear or track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,102 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,299 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 44,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,398 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 36,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,398 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,471 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 35,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,871 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,770 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,663 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres cracks in tread ///

Fail 26 Oct 2009 23,663 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres cracks in tread ///

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,040 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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BP54 VKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP54 VKA, 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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BP54 VKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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