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L40 YRC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,497 mi
Last recorded68,497 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 YRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 61,423 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 59,544 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,841 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,490 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,902 miles

small crack and leak from rear exhaust pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2010 39,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,264 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,339 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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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L40 YRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L40 YRC, 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 L40 YRC registered?

L40 YRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is L40 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 YRC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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