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KV54 PBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,236 mi
Last recorded89,236 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 89,236 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 88,887 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 84,500 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Washer jets could do with adjustment

Fail 10 Jul 2023 84,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Washer jets could do with adjustment

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Center bearing. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,585 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 73,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,196 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 71,196 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,225 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,189 miles

NSF Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,803 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,844 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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KV54 PBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KV54 PBY, 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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KV54 PBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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