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M321 FFS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,189 mi
Last recorded122,189 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 FFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 122,189 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 122,189 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,117 miles

Rear subframe shows signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2021 116,117 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe shows signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2020 115,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 109,129 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 109,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,663 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 106,660 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,744 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 102,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 100,729 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 96,890 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 96,890 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,216 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,487 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,785 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,400 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f roadwheel

Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,457 miles

underside of vehicle fitted with covers unable to see some testable items.

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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M321 FFS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M321 FFS, 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 M321 FFS registered?

M321 FFS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is M321 FFS safe to buy?

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