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SP54 FVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 FVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 98,095 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,235 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 90,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,229 miles

bracket for height sensor on o/s/f wishbone broken

Fail 5 Feb 2019 88,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bracket for height sensor on o/s/f wishbone broken

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,553 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 84,552 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 69,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,172 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,793 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,216 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,213 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,276 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,911 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 29,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,481 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 23,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,869 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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SP54 FVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP54 FVZ, 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 SP54 FVZ registered?

SP54 FVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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