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EU54 UBE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,162 mi
Last recorded88,162 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,162 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 88,162 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,530 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,426 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 80,426 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,049 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,432 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake performance slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 71,432 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake performance slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 64,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 64,897 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very poor (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,559 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,843 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 48,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,432 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,193 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,433 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,867 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 16,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,833 miles

Offside 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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EU54 UBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU54 UBE, 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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EU54 UBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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