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RF54 KDX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,762 mi
Last recorded114,762 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 KDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 114,762 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,214 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 17 Jan 2017 106,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

middle exhaust heat shield loose

undertray insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,069 miles

stone chip in screen n/s.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 90,364 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 90,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 74,855 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front brake discs worn & lipped

advise rear brake check as outer pads not visible

advise rear tyres low tread

Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,069 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,365 miles

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

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 8 Feb 2010 51,491 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,679 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,834 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 31,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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RF54 KDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF54 KDX, 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 RF54 KDX registered?

RF54 KDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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