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FD54 NZZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

153,404 mi
Last recorded153,404 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 NZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2024 153,404 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 146,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 146,343 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 144,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear brake pipes heavily painted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal full rear underside of vehicle heavily painted/undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 144,635 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears, undersealed in sections, corroded close to excess in others. Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 144,076 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 142,753 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 142,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the rear track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 138,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 132,311 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 132,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 122,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,551 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 110,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,119 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,743 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 76,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,969 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,947 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 68,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,199 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 27,199 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 22,973 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,073 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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FD54 NZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FD54 NZZ, 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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What year was FD54 NZZ registered?

FD54 NZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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