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VF53 DTK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,192 mi
Last recorded107,192 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 DTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,192 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 303,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 107,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 105,740 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,297 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged, but not effecting operation or causing a sharp edge

Fail 14 Mar 2019 103,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater damaged, but not effecting operation or causing a sharp edge

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,561 miles

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

both head lamps damp inside

n/f/ wing mirror

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16/w (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/18/w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16/w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,854 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,721 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,527 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,579 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,369 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 77,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 68,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyre, inner edges worn low.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyre edges wearing low.

nearside rear tyre edge wearing low.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,528 miles

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

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

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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VF53 DTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VF53 DTK, 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 VF53 DTK registered?

VF53 DTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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