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RA54 UGL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,170 mi
Last recorded101,170 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 UGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,170 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,776 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 89,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,375 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,796 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 71,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,190 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Dec 2016 63,156 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,754 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 41,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,808 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 34,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 27,988 miles

Both front tyres scuffing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 6 Nov 2009 27,988 miles

Both front tyres scuffing

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 31 Oct 2008 23,818 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 23,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,141 miles

near side front and offside rear tyre side wall damaged no cords showing or bulges.

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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RA54 UGL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA54 UGL, 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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RA54 UGL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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