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SE53 VKO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 VKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 112,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears / rear sections undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 107,095 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 106,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear / rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 106,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear / rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,728 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 99,493 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 98,740 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 98,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2017 97,382 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,516 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,673 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,669 miles

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 93,555 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 20 Mar 2009 87,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,122 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,983 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 72,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,648 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 49,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 VKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

SE53 VKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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