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ST53 PCV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,913 mi
Last recorded58,913 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 PCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 58,913 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water from washer jets hitting drivers side of windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all under body suspension components corroded

under tray & outer sill covers fitted at time of mot preventing full inspection of sills & subfraim

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,971 miles

Offside Front slight play on inner rack end

Fail 2 Nov 2020 55,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight play on inner rack end

Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,785 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,262 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,390 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 48,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 3 Mar 2015 40,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,001 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 37,998 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,193 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 32,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,335 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,335 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,207 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 27,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,209 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,244 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,625 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,471 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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ST53 PCV 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 69.6%.

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 ST53 PCV, 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 ST53 PCV registered?

ST53 PCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is ST53 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 PCV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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