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VU54 RGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,264 mi
Last recorded25,264 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 RGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 25,264 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,168 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 23,168 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 21,855 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 31 Oct 2012 20,400 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,764 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 25 Nov 2010 16,887 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,540 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,894 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 11,894 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 8,095 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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VU54 RGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU54 RGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 RGV registered?

VU54 RGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is VU54 RGV safe to buy?

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