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OO03 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,838 mi
Last recorded75,838 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,838 miles

Handbrake travel high

Offside front tyre bold on inside edge

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2010 75,838 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Offside front tyre bold on inside edge

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,952 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,506 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 84,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,646 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 66,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OO03 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OO03 SLK, 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 OO03 SLK registered?

OO03 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is OO03 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO03 SLK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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