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OU54 SGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,740 mi
Last recorded107,740 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 SGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,740 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 107,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2022 101,300 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,952 miles

handbrake low pass 17%

nearside door mirror glass cloudy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs surface corroded

exhaust brackets rusty ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims/ sheilds fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 100,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs surface corroded

exhaust brackets rusty ;

handbrake low pass 17%

nearside door mirror glass cloudy

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims/ sheilds fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges also uneven wear ; advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear /centre exhaust brackets rusty ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 31 May 2019 98,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges also uneven wear ; advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear /centre exhaust brackets rusty ;

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 94,742 miles

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

EML ON

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine gearbox area

Pass 17 May 2017 86,886 miles

engine management light on / emissions ok ;

engine oil leak ??

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 77,678 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2016 77,678 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,822 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,524 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,074 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 32,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,117 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,987 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 SGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

OU54 SGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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