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NL54 HRU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 HRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,487 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,202 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 82,195 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.030 1.132 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering cap. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,200 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both drive shaft rusty

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

exhaust brackets rusty and weak

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,752 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,507 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,998 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,835 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 68,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,045 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 61,381 miles

All Brake discs have light surface corosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

advise front tyres are on the minimu limit now ( replacement recomended )...

Pass 17 Dec 2011 56,545 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to smear across windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2010 50,034 miles

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 19 Dec 2009 43,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,681 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,202 miles

windowscreen damaged

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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NL54 HRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NL54 HRU, 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 NL54 HRU registered?

NL54 HRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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