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PE54 BGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,995 mi
Last recorded92,995 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 BGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2024 92,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 92,502 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,497 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2022 92,489 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 92,452 miles

all four brake discs are corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,339 miles

all four brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,893 miles

brake discs are corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,483 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 91,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting bracket corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 90,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2017 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,747 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,599 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)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,887 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,302 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 70,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,834 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 52,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 3 Aug 2009 46,473 miles

Brake pipes starting to rust, Screw in O/S/F Tyre.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,385 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,073 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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PE54 BGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PE54 BGZ, 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 PE54 BGZ registered?

PE54 BGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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