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FL54 VSJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,320 mi
Last recorded84,320 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 84,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,974 miles

Nearside centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,855 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread depth [inside edges]

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 57,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,364 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,616 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,100 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 23,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,691 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 10,756 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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FL54 VSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL54 VSJ, 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 FL54 VSJ registered?

FL54 VSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is FL54 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 VSJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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