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BT53 YVO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,424 mi
Last recorded150,424 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 150,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and leading to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four suspension arm braces corroded

standard fitment sill covers fitted limiting inspection of sills

Fail 1 Mar 2022 150,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slowest in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and leading to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four suspension arm braces corroded

standard fitment sill covers fitted limiting inspection of sills

Pass 14 Jan 2021 148,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,430 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 145,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,906 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 121,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s/f n/s/r jacking point rubbers missing

Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,223 miles

a rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,617 miles

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

centre of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 104,223 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 99,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,746 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 96,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 87,830 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

lhf indicator broken .function not impaired,

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,607 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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BT53 YVO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT53 YVO, 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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BT53 YVO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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