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ND54 EKX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,025 mi
Last recorded73,025 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 EKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 73,025 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 73,025 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,443 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 72,443 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,946 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,283 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,968 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 69,967 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,939 miles

All tyres perished

Exhaust bracket broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Text ESP warning on dash. But warning light and switch functioning as intended.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All tyres perished

Exhaust bracket broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Text ESP warning on dash. But warning light and switch functioning as intended.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,724 miles

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 18 Feb 2016 68,724 miles

Offside coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 10 Jan 2015 66,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 10 Jan 2015 66,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,391 miles

center exhaust brackets corroded/weak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 56,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust brackets corroded/weak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,675 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 50,010 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 50,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,305 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to carry out full underside inspection of main brake pipes, & fuel pipes, due to plastic covers.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,657 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,927 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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ND54 EKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ND54 EKX, 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 ND54 EKX registered?

ND54 EKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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