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GF54 AVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,775 mi
Last recorded86,775 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 AVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,775 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,373 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,438 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 81,438 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,151 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,174 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 71,174 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,557 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 61,522 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,561 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 52,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,360 miles

Offside rear tyre is on the limit & Nearside rear tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,792 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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GF54 AVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 GF54 AVJ, 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 GF54 AVJ registered?

GF54 AVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is GF54 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 AVJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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