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OU54 EXN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 EXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 127,090 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,274 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 119,862 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 119,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 116,637 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 116,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,327 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 111,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,280 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,231 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 92,231 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,315 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,264 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 78,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,300 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,931 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,725 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,489 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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OU54 EXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU54 EXN, 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 OU54 EXN registered?

OU54 EXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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