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FG04 UZS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,683 mi
Last recorded122,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 UZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 122,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 122,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 108,188 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 108,188 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jul 2013 94,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,240 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 72,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,507 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,109 miles

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)

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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FG04 UZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG04 UZS, 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 FG04 UZS registered?

FG04 UZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is FG04 UZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 UZS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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