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GU54 CEN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,824 mi
Last recorded128,824 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 CEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 127,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 127,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 127,196 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 127,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,455 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 117,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 106,748 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 106,748 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,444 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2015 94,600 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 82,888 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 82,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,491 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,237 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,697 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,809 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs ridged and worn

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,819 miles

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

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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GU54 CEN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU54 CEN, 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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GU54 CEN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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