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KN54 OJO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,057 mi
Last recorded72,057 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 OJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,387 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 71,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 70,300 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,300 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Body component damaged and likely to cause injury near side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 70,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lamp broken exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak/s

parking brake lever travel high

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 69,349 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 67,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 67,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,555 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 65,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,756 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 63,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 59,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

E.M.L. ON

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,276 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 54,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. 225/40/r18-92y (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,228 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 49,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,267 miles

both rear tyres worn

offside front tyre bald on inside tread

small exhaust blow middle to rear

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,094 miles

Large nail in N/S/R tyre, tyre also wearing low on tread. 245/40/zr18-97Y XL

O/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 245/40/zr18-97Y XL

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,993 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,954 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 27,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 16,300 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,300 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

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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KN54 OJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KN54 OJO, 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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KN54 OJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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