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HG54 LWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,260 mi
Last recorded42,260 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 42,260 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 42,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 41,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Near fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 41,922 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Near fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,690 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 41,559 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 35,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,859 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance SLIGHT DAMAGE TO LENSE (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,296 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,071 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 28,071 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,012 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 23,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 23,471 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,702 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,478 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,683 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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HG54 LWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG54 LWL, 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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HG54 LWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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