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KW53 KKP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 KKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 97,913 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,974 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 95,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,701 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,218 miles

Central exhaust outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Fail 13 Dec 2019 94,190 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,119 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 81,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 72,855 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 72,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,186 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,694 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,934 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,924 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 68,924 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,817 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 68,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,587 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,290 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,750 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,052 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

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 KKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KW53 KKP, 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 KKP registered?

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

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