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BW53 ESY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,318 mi
Last recorded83,318 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 ESY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 83,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,052 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,596 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 66,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 61,226 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 61,222 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 54,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,271 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,283 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,844 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,575 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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BW53 ESY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BW53 ESY, 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 BW53 ESY registered?

BW53 ESY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is BW53 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 ESY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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