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SD54 DPU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,265 mi
Last recorded59,265 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,265 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 59,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,363 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 55,363 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,534 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,573 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 51,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,787 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 46,749 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Nov 2015 41,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,131 miles

front brake discs have corrosion to inner surface.

rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 39,131 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs have corrosion to inner surface.

rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,804 miles

front brake discs corroded to inner surface.

off side wing repeater has water inside.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,218 miles

center exhaust brackets corroded

offside & nearside front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Nov 2010 32,769 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,634 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,481 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,477 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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SD54 DPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SD54 DPU, 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 SD54 DPU registered?

SD54 DPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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