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NG54 SWO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,386 mi
Last recorded80,386 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 SWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 80,386 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened forward most at marked area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened forward most at marked area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over corrosion and previous welding repairs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,311 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 79,307 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 74,173 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 28 Jul 2022 74,173 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 31 Jul 2021 72,986 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 72,983 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,180 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,313 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,270 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 65,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,198 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,999 miles

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,097 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,914 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,513 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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NG54 SWO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NG54 SWO, 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 NG54 SWO registered?

NG54 SWO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is NG54 SWO safe to buy?

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