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PH51 COE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,198 mi
Last recorded70,198 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH51 COE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,818 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 66,572 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 65,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,372 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,186 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,963 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,433 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,902 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,941 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,520 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,390 miles

slight cut in lh rear tyre.

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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PH51 COE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PH51 COE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PH51 COE registered?

PH51 COE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is PH51 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH51 COE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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