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GY53 WYL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

100,363 mi
Last recorded100,363 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 WYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 100,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,282 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,051 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,627 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 97,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,912 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,818 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 86,383 miles

Centre Silencer outer skin coming away

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation on lens

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlight has condensation on lens

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 86,220 miles

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

Centre Silencer outer skin coming away

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation on lens

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlight has condensation on lens

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,812 miles

all tyres are wearing more on the inner edges. The offside front tyre is quite heavily worn almost to the point of exposing ply/cords. Replacement is highly recommended

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly the rear section

vehicle windowscreen washers would benefit from some attention. The nearside appears not to have any pressure which probably is something to do with the major leak around the offside front wheel arch

Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,416 miles

both front tyres have stepped treads but they do wear faster on the inner edges

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly the outer casing on the centre silencer

Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is starting to corrode on the welded joints due to age

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,036 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,963 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted

bonnet release levr brocken but still opens

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,964 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,265 miles

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

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

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 WYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 WYL, 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 WYL registered?

GY53 WYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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