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KW53 VBO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,987 mi
Last recorded154,987 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,987 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 154,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 154,657 miles

Nearside headlamp contaminated with water

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 149,912 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 142,358 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 142,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 132,909 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 14 Jul 2017 132,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

warning light on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2016 125,478 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 117,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,307 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 92,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,009 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 78,999 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside brake hose support bracket loose

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,720 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 52,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,846 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 VBO 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 70%.

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

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