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HD53 JVC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,297 mi
Last recorded171,297 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 JVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 171,297 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Most rear pipes corroded. Would advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Some accident damage o/s/f jacking point

Fail 30 Sep 2016 171,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 96W XL (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread

Exhaust corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Most rear pipes corroded. Would advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Some accident damage o/s/f jacking point

Pass 17 Sep 2015 156,298 miles

Mid exhaust box badly corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side to near side (3.6.B.2c)

Some corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Sep 2014 142,971 miles

Most rear brake pipes badly corroded. Only just met MOT standards. O/S to N/S/R and Rear most front to back may require attention soon.

Off side rear tyre worn low on tread

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 142,962 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Most rear brake pipes badly corroded. Only just met MOT standards. O/S to N/S/R and Rear most front to back may require attention soon.

Off side rear tyre worn low on tread

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 127,699 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges.

Mid exhaust box corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,989 miles

Mid to rear exhaust box corroded

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

Steering damper damp with oil

Fail 12 Sep 2012 112,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Mid to rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

Steering damper damp with oil

Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,959 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,338 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear reg plate deterioated

wiper blades poor

Fail 4 Aug 2010 80,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear reg plate deterioated

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,185 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)

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

x1 washer jet inop but clearing screen

Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,255 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 48,255 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,684 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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HD53 JVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HD53 JVC, 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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HD53 JVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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