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GP53 YRA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,035 mi
Last recorded102,035 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 YRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective DAMP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 102,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective DAMP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,553 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 100,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 94,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded SUPPLY TOO FLEXY. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 91,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (more than slightly) advise changing in the near future (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 91,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (more than slightly) advise changing in the near future (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,551 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S HEADLIGHT CONDENSATED / MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODING / BOOT ON N/S RACK ARM SPLIT / CORROSION ON N/S FRONT X REAR BRAKE PIPES / SILL COVERS FITTED / OIL LEAK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 81,718 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S HEADLIGHT CONDENSATED / MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODING / BOOT ON N/S RACK ARM SPLIT / CORROSION ON N/S FRONT X REAR BRAKE PIPES / SILL COVERS FITTED / OIL LEAK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 78,764 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2013 78,764 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,450 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged / cut

Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,757 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged / cut

Fail 15 Sep 2009 61,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,828 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,615 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,611 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads worn to 1.6mm minimum thickness

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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GP53 YRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GP53 YRA, 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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GP53 YRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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