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FY54 DOJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,776 mi
Last recorded70,776 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 DOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 70,776 miles

Nearside Front rear most lower ball joint slight play

Pass 6 May 2015 66,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 7,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 57,884 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 53,513 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 53,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 48,277 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 38,645 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 38,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 30,045 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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FY54 DOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY54 DOJ, 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 FY54 DOJ registered?

FY54 DOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is FY54 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 DOJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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