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OW53 MXE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,090 mi
Last recorded142,090 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 MXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 142,090 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 127,725 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 127,725 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 110,293 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 110,293 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 109,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,579 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 88,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,466 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 84,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 73,223 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,357 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 63,286 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 63,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside parking brake low on performance

Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,629 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 55,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,665 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,833 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 23,852 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 19,191 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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OW53 MXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 OW53 MXE, 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 OW53 MXE registered?

OW53 MXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is OW53 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 MXE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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