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GF54 NFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 NFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,828 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 99,828 miles

Nearside Steering component deformed tie rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 78,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm!1 with nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 66,675 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm!1 with nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,553 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,923 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,834 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 48,833 miles

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

EML light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,409 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,253 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 33,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,189 miles

o/s front tyre, side wall cuts/kerbed.

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 NFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF54 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

GF54 NFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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