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BU54 XHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,418 mi
Last recorded108,418 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 108,418 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 97,734 miles

Offside Front oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 87,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,558 miles

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

Exhaust joints from centre section to both rear sections loose, minor exhaust gas leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 81,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust joints from centre section to both rear sections loose, minor exhaust gas leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,871 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust box is loose in mid section connecting pipe.

Fail 12 Aug 2017 75,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Exhaust box is loose in mid section connecting pipe.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,230 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,320 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,320 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,963 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,761 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 50,760 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,760 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,232 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 29,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,217 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 18,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BU54 XHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BU54 XHL, 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 BU54 XHL registered?

BU54 XHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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