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RF04 LEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,876 mi
Last recorded81,876 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,725 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,193 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 79,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 74,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,782 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 8 May 2017 68,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 64,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 60,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 55,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,595 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,209 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in o/s/f drop arm balljoint

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,403 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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RF04 LEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 RF04 LEJ, 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 RF04 LEJ registered?

RF04 LEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is RF04 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF04 LEJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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