MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation evident (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation evident (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Condensation both front headlights.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak n/s engine.
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Condensation both front headlights.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak n/s engine.
Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.
Exhaust centre bracket broken, system still supported. Reqs welding asap.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s headlight has condensation, just passed beam test.
Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.
Exhaust centre bracket broken, system still supported. Reqs welding asap.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s headlight has condensation, just passed beam test.
Both rear tyres on 2mm
Center exhaust anchor corrosion but no broken or weakened
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
some corossion to rear wheel archs (surface corrosion only no sharp edges)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Both rear tyres on 2mm
Center exhaust anchor corrosion but no broken or weakened
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
some corossion to rear wheel archs (surface corrosion only no sharp edges)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wear on front tyre edges
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
water damage rear no plate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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RG53 CGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 RG53 CGE, 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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RG53 CGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2004.
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