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FA54 OFR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,980 mi
Last recorded102,980 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 OFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 102,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 102,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable/calliper. (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 120,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable/calliper. (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear silencer clamp broken (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,757 miles

park brake on limit of 16%

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 95,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,341 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 92,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,664 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 83,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 83,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2011 75,465 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,098 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,481 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 46,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear registration plate delaminated but still readable

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,830 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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FA54 OFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA54 OFR, 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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FA54 OFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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