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VIG 3980

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,776 mi
Last recorded159,776 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 3980
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 159,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 159,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 156,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 148,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,445 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 143,652 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 140,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 134,816 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

N/S/R silencer bracket cracked

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc slight scored

Rear subframe corroding & O/S has been repaired

Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,081 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc lipped

MIL light on

N/S/R silencer bracket cracked

O/S/R tyre well worn

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc slight scored

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,626 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 123,623 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,547 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 103,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,972 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 88,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,803 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

has a small exhaust blow and the mounting brakets are badly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,339 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 13 Oct 2010 58,339 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 24 Sep 2009 48,725 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 48,725 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,177 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,810 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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VIG 3980 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VIG 3980, 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 VIG 3980 registered?

VIG 3980 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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