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P16 SPL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,428 mi
Last recorded103,428 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 SPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 103,428 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,132 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,080 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 82,080 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,083 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,198 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,190 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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,212 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 70,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,553 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,187 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,831 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 49,831 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear axle appears to be damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2012 44,979 miles

REAR EAXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED AWAY BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,654 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,464 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 36,502 miles

nearside front tyre deep cuts in sidewall reccomend replacing A.S.A.P

Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 31,459 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 18,659 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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P16 SPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P16 SPL, 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 P16 SPL registered?

P16 SPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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