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DR54 NJK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,714 mi
Last recorded139,714 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR54 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2023 139,714 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 135,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 135,371 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 133,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 11 Jul 2020 133,397 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both centre/rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rears above back axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 124,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rears above back axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 121,753 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,465 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 100,855 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,771 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 51,248 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,723 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,220 miles

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

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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DR54 NJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DR54 NJK, 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 DR54 NJK registered?

DR54 NJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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