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RX54 AET

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,551 mi
Last recorded58,551 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 AET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to rear cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush bush starting to slide over one side (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play joint facing up (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play strong advise (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,958 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 28 Jan 2017 52,950 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 17 May 2016 49,282 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 49,281 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Offside Front tyre perrished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,515 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,815 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,238 miles

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 13 Feb 2008 27,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,903 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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RX54 AET is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RX54 AET, 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 RX54 AET registered?

RX54 AET is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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The MOT history for RX54 AET shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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