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RV54 UDL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,432 mi
Last recorded91,432 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 UDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 91,432 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 91,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,547 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 76,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,908 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyre feathering on inner edges

n/s/front fog light lense broken

parking brake has long travel

rear number plate coming apart

unable to inspect all brake and fuel pipes due to under vehicle covers

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 UDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

RV54 UDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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