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GU54 PXE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,260 mi
Last recorded124,260 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 PXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,260 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 124,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 120,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 107,478 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 107,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,522 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 98,522 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,439 miles

Advise both rear tyres getting low & cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,384 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Advise both rear tyres getting low & cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,207 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,726 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,033 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 66,990 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,302 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,610 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,610 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

poly V belt has cracks in it

Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,622 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 37,621 miles

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

Both rear tyres close to legal limit. Rear brake pads will need changing soon.

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 PXE 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 GU54 PXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU54 PXE registered?

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

Is GU54 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 PXE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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