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SC54 HFY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,919 mi
Last recorded79,919 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 HFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,919 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 79,878 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear lamps on emergency backup

Pass 5 Aug 2023 74,027 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 68,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 68,504 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,453 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,608 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 60,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (upper) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,455 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,455 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,451 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 58,449 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,674 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,571 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,897 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,177 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,005 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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SC54 HFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 SC54 HFY, 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 SC54 HFY registered?

SC54 HFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is SC54 HFY safe to buy?

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