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N23 UTS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,948 mi
Last recorded161,948 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 UTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 161,948 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 161,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 154,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp mount insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2022 154,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp mount insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2021 151,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 151,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 149,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on inside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on inside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking braking effort lower compared to near side

Pass 23 Jul 2019 147,217 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 144,891 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 144,831 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 139,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 134,828 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 134,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 130,238 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,631 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounts broke exhaust still secure

Fail 23 Jun 2014 114,219 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounts broke exhaust still secure

Pass 20 Apr 2013 94,708 miles

EM light on.

N/s/r tyre, 1.6-2mm across the centre (245/40R17).

O/s/r exhaust braket broken, but still supported.

O/s/r tyre, 2-3mm across the centre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2013 94,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EM light on.

N/s/r tyre, 1.6-2mm across the centre (245/40R17).

O/s/r exhaust braket broken, but still supported.

O/s/r tyre, 2-3mm across the centre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,546 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,546 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,545 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 70,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,117 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,272 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)

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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N23 UTS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N23 UTS, 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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N23 UTS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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