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DR54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,813 mi
Last recorded42,813 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,813 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 42,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,023 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 40,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 38,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,710 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,687 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 34,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Near side rear tyre worn to tread limit

Off side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Splits in front bumper

Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,627 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,371 miles

Both front tyres worn close to tread limit

Near side rear indicator bleached

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,092 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,571 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 14,988 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 14,983 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 1 Oct 2007 11,366 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 11,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

DR54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is DR54 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR54 SLK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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