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SK54 KXT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,132 mi
Last recorded114,132 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 KXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,132 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 114,130 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 114,068 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension bushes in poor condition

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

service light on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2021 113,139 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

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

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INNOPERATIVE

OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 106,968 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating flaking, pipe cleaned & greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating flaking, pipe cleaned & greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,255 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 100,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear above fuel tank and rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear above fuel tank and rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,058 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,489 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,279 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 75,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 56,559 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 56,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,332 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 38,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,820 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 23,820 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 14,511 miles

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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SK54 KXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SK54 KXT, 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 SK54 KXT registered?

SK54 KXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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