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KW53 KJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,606 mi
Last recorded113,606 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 KJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,606 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,875 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 102,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,416 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,003 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 92,980 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,887 miles

bolts holding exhaust mid joint together very corroded

play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 63,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,772 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 32,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,687 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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KW53 KJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KW53 KJY, 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 KW53 KJY registered?

KW53 KJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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