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M200 MCX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,475 mi
Last recorded128,475 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 MCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,475 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint / forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 128,472 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 4 areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top ball joint / forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 119,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 114,403 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 114,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,108 miles

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

parking brake noisey

surface cracks in o/s/front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,864 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 96,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Rear Axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,021 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 88,217 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 88,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,309 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,285 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars

Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,285 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,010 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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M200 MCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M200 MCX, 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 M200 MCX registered?

M200 MCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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