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GM04 FPD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,965 mi
Last recorded95,965 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 FPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR LINES AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT BRAKE PADS DETERIORATING ON FRICTION LINING

Fail 3 Mar 2022 92,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR LINES AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT BRAKE PADS DETERIORATING ON FRICTION LINING

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,610 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,798 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 75,798 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 73,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,064 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 72,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,985 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm , side walls starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,704 miles

wear in front offside bottom ball joints.

wear inner rack joints,

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in offside rear tyre tread outer wall perishing and slightly under inflated

Fail 26 Jul 2013 57,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in offside rear tyre tread outer wall perishing and slightly under inflated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,033 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)

nearside front track rod end has play (advise replacement)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on outer edges and cracking on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,915 miles

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

offside fron tyre low on inner edge and cracking on tread

offside rear tyre low and cracking on tread

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,121 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,854 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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GM04 FPD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GM04 FPD, 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 GM04 FPD registered?

GM04 FPD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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