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SE53 EVL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,839 mi
Last recorded98,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 EVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 98,839 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 98,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,982 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 91,680 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 91,680 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,137 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 10 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 10 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (11 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (11 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,805 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,930 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,561 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 78,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 75,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,966 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,648 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

exhaust bracket @gearbox broken

middle exhaust box outer skin broken

middle exhaust flange corroded at bolts

nearside rear [email protected]

offside front steering slight play

offside rear tyre @3.0mmm

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,163 miles

small splits in nearside and offside wipers

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,664 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,253 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,253 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on centre

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,522 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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SE53 EVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SE53 EVL, 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 SE53 EVL registered?

SE53 EVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is SE53 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE53 EVL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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