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GR53 DJU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 DJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 98,317 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 94,370 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 94,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 10 May 2019 94,311 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,629 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 79,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine area ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 63,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,316 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 48,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 42,413 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,648 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 37,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,922 miles

rear registration plate detiriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

car been standing

rear number/plate discoloured

remove sticker from nearside windscreen[on dash/board]

under trays

Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear number/plate discolouring

under trays

Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under tray

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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GR53 DJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GR53 DJU, 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 GR53 DJU registered?

GR53 DJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is GR53 DJU safe to buy?

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