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RG53 CGE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

206,670 mi
Last recorded206,670 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 CGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 206,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 200,147 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 197,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 190,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 184,169 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 177,316 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 169,818 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 148,780 miles

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.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 148,769 miles

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.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 133,409 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 133,409 miles

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.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 121,144 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 121,144 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,187 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,739 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,814 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,826 miles

water damage rear no plate

Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,053 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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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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