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MT54 VTU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,556 mi
Last recorded44,556 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,556 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 44,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,053 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 39,505 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 39,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,961 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 31,344 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,633 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,433 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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MT54 VTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT54 VTU, 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 MT54 VTU registered?

MT54 VTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is MT54 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT54 VTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT54 VTU have outstanding finance?

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