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GV54 EJL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,844 mi
Last recorded110,844 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 110,844 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lower sill broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower trim damaged

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 99,994 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower trim damaged

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,535 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,313 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,020 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,020 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,408 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,275 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,293 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,524 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,902 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 24,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GV54 EJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV54 EJL, 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 GV54 EJL registered?

GV54 EJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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