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NB53 NGB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,308 mi
Last recorded78,308 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB53 NGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,308 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 78,308 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,373 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 75,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 73,005 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,986 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 66,980 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 60,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres are wearing on edges

exhaust is corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,044 miles

exhaust is corroded

near side front tyre is getting low on tread 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,243 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 50,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe support bracket is broken (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,135 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,098 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,561 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre is wearing on outer edgge

Pass 13 Feb 2010 25,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,691 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 21,802 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,169 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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NB53 NGB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 NB53 NGB, 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 NB53 NGB registered?

NB53 NGB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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