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F3 GFM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 GFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,218 miles

engine light on

Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,217 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,203 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 61,520 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,050 miles

LIM lighr on

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,628 miles

LIM light on

Fail 15 Feb 2012 52,627 miles

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

LIM light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,161 miles

advise nsf tyre starting to wear low

advise slight play in osf hub

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,495 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 27,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,884 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F3 GFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 F3 GFM, 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 F3 GFM registered?

F3 GFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is F3 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 GFM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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