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SF54 XVC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,806 mi
Last recorded126,806 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 XVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2023 126,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Non Obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded under car behind passengers seat ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car behind passengers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,575 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 114,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top suspension strut mounting corroded-inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Top suspension strut mounting corroded-inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,854 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 107,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine,under-tray,floor,sill,front & rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 98,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine,under-tray,floor,sill,front & rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,755 miles

Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,283 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hangers and mountings corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,111 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 76,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,019 miles

both rear brake pipes going to caliper flexi(s) starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jun 2015 72,019 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes going to caliper flexi(s) starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,947 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 66,947 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,048 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,240 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,196 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 31,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,274 miles

Nearside 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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SF54 XVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

SF54 XVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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