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RV54 JGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,126 mi
Last recorded142,126 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,126 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 139,721 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 139,721 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,190 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,466 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 128,918 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 128,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 111,388 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,221 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,358 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 87,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,635 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,029 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,814 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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RV54 JGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV54 JGU, 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 RV54 JGU registered?

RV54 JGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is RV54 JGU safe to buy?

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