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KN54 YDD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,179 mi
Last recorded93,179 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 YDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,179 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front lower corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2023 93,103 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Lower Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front lower corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2022 85,336 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 85,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 79,378 miles

Advise; Nearside front tyre badly worn @ inner edge [not reaching tyre cords as yet]

Front Wheel bearing has slight play [at both sides] (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 79,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Covers fitted to the underside of vehicle, unable to carry out full inspection

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 75,672 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 75,672 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,599 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 74,599 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,332 miles

Nearside Outer Cover Sill Damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 71,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer cover sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,081 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 67,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,749 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,428 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 45,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,039 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,579 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 32,160 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,322 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,579 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 23,329 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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KN54 YDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN54 YDD, 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 YDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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