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KT54 UKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,906 mi
Last recorded106,906 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 UKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,906 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 106,905 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,786 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 105,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,452 miles

Parking brake recording low

Fail 17 Nov 2020 99,452 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake recording low

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

EML

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,538 miles

eml light on

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,355 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,127 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,323 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,151 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear park brake performance low,

Fail 31 Oct 2011 64,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear park brake performance low,

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,088 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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KT54 UKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 KT54 UKZ, 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 KT54 UKZ registered?

KT54 UKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2004.

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