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VL03 BEL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,395 mi
Last recorded34,395 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL03 BEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 34,395 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 34,394 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 34,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,322 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,318 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,310 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 34,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,608 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 33,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyres have cuts and not in good conditions

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,530 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,237 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 29,237 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,455 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 26,451 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,676 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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VL03 BEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VL03 BEL, 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 VL03 BEL registered?

VL03 BEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is VL03 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL03 BEL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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