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FN04 VGC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,899 mi
Last recorded191,899 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 191,899 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both On limit Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 191,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold Area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Onto Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 180,853 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Onto Both Front Lower Arms (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front Of Front To Rear Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust Front Pipe Mountings Broken

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play Inner Joints On Track Rods (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 180,831 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front To Rear In Centre Of Vehicle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Over Axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Onto Both Front Lower Arms (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front Of Front To Rear Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust Front Pipe Mountings Broken

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play Inner Joints On Track Rods (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 167,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and breaking away

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 159,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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Pass 14 Apr 2015 149,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light

Pass 17 Apr 2014 140,703 miles

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

eml lamp on dash

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 130,589 miles

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

exhaust front pipe brackets broken

Fail 25 Apr 2013 130,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust front pipe brackets broken

Pass 20 Apr 2012 122,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,676 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 67,859 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 67,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,975 miles

Nearside 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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FN04 VGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN04 VGC, 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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FN04 VGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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