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ET53 VUP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,901 mi
Last recorded81,901 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,744 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 78,744 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 78,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 78,731 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 75,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,504 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,311 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,394 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 53,597 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,672 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,022 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,550 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 45,550 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 24 Sep 2010 41,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,588 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,611 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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ET53 VUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ET53 VUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 VUP registered?

ET53 VUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is ET53 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 VUP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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