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KW53 VBM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,787 mi
Last recorded64,787 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 VBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 64,787 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 64,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,104 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,159 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,331 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 61,328 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 61,285 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 61,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 57,904 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 57,470 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 57,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust rusty

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 13 May 2013 50,529 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,909 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,411 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 26,411 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,537 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,504 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 VBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

KW53 VBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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