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PL54 DYJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,419 mi
Last recorded108,419 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 DYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 108,419 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 87,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,588 miles

nearside front tyre starting to split on tread but not deep to reach cords.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,475 miles

rear brakes wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,003 miles

cut in n/s/f outer tyre side wall

Fail 23 Oct 2008 51,986 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

cut in n/s/f outer tyre side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,103 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres c ut on sidewall 235/35/19y

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

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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PL54 DYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL54 DYJ, 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 PL54 DYJ registered?

PL54 DYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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The MOT history for PL54 DYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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