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MV54 SWX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,668 mi
Last recorded150,668 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 150,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 145,836 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 145,835 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,500 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 144,495 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

major fuel leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,133 miles

O/S/F Main Beam Inoperative

Pass 1 Apr 2015 610,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 130,066 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

engine warning light displayed on instrument panel

Pass 7 Jan 2013 127,669 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipe slighty corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 126,141 miles

lazy n/s park brake.

o/s mail beam bulb not fully inserted.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 123,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 109,218 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,493 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,154 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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MV54 SWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

MV54 SWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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