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L12 POY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,982 mi
Last recorded76,982 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 POY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,982 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 76,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 76,644 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,515 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,170 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread and perishing

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread and splitting on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,916 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre perished

removed item from drivers view

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,520 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,917 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 61,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing but still effective at present

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,400 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,055 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 44,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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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L12 POY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L12 POY, 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 L12 POY registered?

L12 POY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is L12 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 POY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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