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GY53 GKP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,942 mi
Last recorded45,942 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 GKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 45,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 42,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,112 miles

Head lamp lenses are faded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 37,112 miles

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

Head lamp lenses are faded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 31,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 31,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 27,115 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 22,405 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 19,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 15,724 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 11,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 7,208 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 5,176 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 4,209 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 3,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 3,678 miles

srs light on

Pass 5 Jan 2011 3,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2010 3,169 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 2,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 2,967 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 2,678 miles

all four tyres are cracked on side walls

Pass 9 Jan 2007 2,199 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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GY53 GKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GY53 GKP, 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 GY53 GKP registered?

GY53 GKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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