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SF54 WXZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,697 mi
Last recorded83,697 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 WXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 83,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 83,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 82,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2020 82,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad fitting kit pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocky light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,316 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,685 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,439 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 75,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 May 2017 74,835 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 74,835 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 73,864 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexi hose;s (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light inop

slight play steering rods

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 72,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,854 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust has a fractured hanger exhaust still adequately supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,071 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 60,944 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,593 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 21 Jan 2009 38,588 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,296 miles

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)

nearside side repeater outer cover slight damage but function not impaired

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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SF54 WXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 SF54 WXZ, 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 SF54 WXZ registered?

SF54 WXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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