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FA53 ENV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,476 mi
Last recorded103,476 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 ENV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 103,476 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 98,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 98,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,747 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 95,289 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 95,267 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 2 Mar 2017 92,847 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,083 miles

advisded rear exhaust outer skin corrdeded not blowing

advised nsf tyre worn edge

advised sill cover fitted

advised undertray fitted obscuring view

Fail 28 Apr 2016 91,083 miles

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

advisded rear exhaust outer skin corrdeded not blowing

advised nsf tyre worn edge

advised sill cover fitted

advised undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,667 miles

Exhaust intermediate box outer shell corroded & holed, no exhaust leak found

Nearside rear brake pads wearing close to 1.5mm limit

Original undertrays still intact.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,550 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,037 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 77,037 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,837 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,196 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,338 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,890 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 39,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,999 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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FA53 ENV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA53 ENV, 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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FA53 ENV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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