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E51 MON

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,819 mi
Last recorded95,819 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 MON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,083 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 89,583 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 89,497 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 83,974 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

earth strap by rear silencer broken

exhaust bracket rattles by bell housing

Fail 23 Sep 2017 83,974 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp full of condensation obscuring image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

earth strap by rear silencer broken

exhaust bracket rattles by bell housing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,910 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 78,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,932 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,932 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,753 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 69,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,194 miles

Some condensation in both head lights

Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Some condensation in both head lights

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,640 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 61,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,455 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 49,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,612 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E51 MON is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E51 MON, 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 E51 MON registered?

E51 MON is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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