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GU04 VGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,626 mi
Last recorded72,626 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 VGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 72,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat fore and adjust not working every time

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished cuts in tread , one possibly to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2021 72,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat fore and adjust not working every time

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished cuts in tread , one possibly to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 66,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 66,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,432 miles

Central Propshaft Mounting Deteiorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,592 miles

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

Fail 28 Mar 2017 48,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

BULB WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,696 miles

front and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate

front coilsprings corroding

front tyres perishing slightly in tread

offside rear outer pad wearing thin (on approx 2.5mm, other pads approx 3.5-4mm)

slight corrosion on exhaust system around silencers

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

washers misaligned

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,787 miles

both front tyres slightly feathered

both rear and n/s front coil springs corroded

o/s front lower ball joint has slight vertical free play

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,228 miles

40mm of free play detected at steering wheel (maximum limit for steering system fitted to vehicle 75mm)

back of engine stained with oil at top of gearbox

both front wheel bearings have slight play

engine under tray fitted

gearbox sump wet with gearbox oil

n/s front coil spring slightly corroded

n/s front fog lamp slightly condensated

rear number plate slightly delaminated

slight damage n/s front bumper

steering damper damp with oil

top engine cover fitted

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,091 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted

nearside front fog lamp condensated

rear numberplate delaminating

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on front and rear coilsprings

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,419 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 19,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 7,589 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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GU04 VGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU04 VGV, 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 GU04 VGV registered?

GU04 VGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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