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SG53 PMD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,470 mi
Last recorded116,470 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 116,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Pass 28 Jan 2023 113,907 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 113,907 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 109,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,044 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,753 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 102,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,365 miles

eml light on

Pass 28 Jan 2017 90,643 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 82,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,402 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,043 miles

front exhaust mounting broken away

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2012 73,043 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,133 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,207 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,714 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)

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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SG53 PMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG53 PMD, 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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SG53 PMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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