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GY54 XFH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,406 mi
Last recorded97,406 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 XFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 97,404 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,859 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,092 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,275 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 29 Sep 2018 82,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,460 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side has lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 71,723 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear offside exhaust mounting adrift

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,312 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 69,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,165 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 60,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,156 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,436 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 53,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,703 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,542 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,876 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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GY54 XFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY54 XFH, 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 GY54 XFH registered?

GY54 XFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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