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SP54 FZD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,366 mi
Last recorded78,366 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 FZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 78,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components has welding repair over corrosion text to suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components has welding repair over corrosion text to suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 75,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,590 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 72,590 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,447 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2019 68,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at the front mounting point and rear front tie bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at the mounting point and front rear tie bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,378 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,450 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 47,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,993 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,448 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,640 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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SP54 FZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

SP54 FZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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