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MV54 HSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,988 mi
Last recorded157,988 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 HSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 157,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 151,824 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 146,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 146,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 142,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 136,603 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Nov 2019 136,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2018 133,005 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 128,997 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,655 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 117,990 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 117,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 92,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,345 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,896 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 61,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,497 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 47,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,235 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,374 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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MV54 HSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV54 HSU, 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 MV54 HSU registered?

MV54 HSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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