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SB54 TEY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,437 mi
Last recorded104,437 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 TEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 104,437 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still adequately supported

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 104,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm to sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened N/S of subframe corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both Rear brake disc back plates detreated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image/pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image/pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still adequately supported

Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,204 miles

Both front brake disc back plates insecure but not likely to fall off

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front brake disc back plates insecure but not likely to fall off

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,755 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear park brake slight bind

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

park brake has little reserve travel at the lever

Fail 15 Jul 2021 89,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear park brake slight bind

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

park brake has little reserve travel at the lever

Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,641 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,288 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 85,288 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,176 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,176 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 82,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR TYRES SOME CRACKING AROUND RAISED LETTERS WHEN VEHICLE WEIGHT ON TYRE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are worn

note - full underside trays fitted, unable to inspect concealed items

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,532 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 68,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,039 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SB54 TEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB54 TEY, 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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SB54 TEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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