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NU54 YSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,415 mi
Last recorded112,415 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 112,415 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2023 112,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,599 miles

under vehicle has surface corrosion at rear

Pass 2 Nov 2021 106,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,148 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 96,996 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 96,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 93,058 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,021 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,799 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,477 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,477 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,135 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,811 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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NU54 YSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NU54 YSL, 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 NU54 YSL registered?

NU54 YSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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