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LD54 RBX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,887 mi
Last recorded68,887 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 RBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 68,887 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 68,887 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 66,348 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,511 miles

Both front tyres splitting on the inner sidewall

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,999 miles

REAR BRAKES REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 60,963 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR BRAKES REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

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

Pass 6 May 2016 60,629 miles

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 60,629 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,575 miles

front brake pads and discs slightly worn.

nearside rear tyre slight wear edge of tread.245/35zr18y

offside front inner tie bar slight play

offside rear tyre very slight wear inner edge of tread.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 46,517 miles

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

front brake pads and discs slightly worn.

nearside rear tyre slight wear edge of tread.245/35zr18y

offside front inner tie bar slight play

offside rear tyre very slight wear inner edge of tread.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,223 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,582 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,110 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 25,130 miles

under body panels fitted at the time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,934 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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LD54 RBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD54 RBX, 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 LD54 RBX registered?

LD54 RBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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