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NL54 HSJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,296 mi
Last recorded120,296 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 HSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 120,296 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 120,296 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 114,567 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens smashed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 114,567 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases due to clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens smashed

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 111,297 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 111,297 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,045 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 110,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 106,287 miles

play in suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2017 102,231 miles

exhaust poor / rusty

slight play in suspension

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,960 miles

Slight play in suspension

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,569 miles

Play in suspension

Suspension rusty / rubbers poor

Pass 25 Oct 2014 95,229 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,262 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 89,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,174 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)

Undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,958 miles

both front tyres worn to excess

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2010 58,532 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,786 miles

front wiper blades smear

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 HSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL54 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

NL54 HSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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