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GL53 YZC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,907 mi
Last recorded113,907 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 113,907 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2023 109,899 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 109,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 109,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,272 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 105,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 101,771 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 101,771 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 93,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,313 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight free play detected in steering box

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,749 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 71,749 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,702 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,733 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 45,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,618 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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GL53 YZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GL53 YZC, 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 GL53 YZC registered?

GL53 YZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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The MOT history for GL53 YZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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