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VX54 XCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,540 mi
Last recorded133,540 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 XCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 133,540 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear rear subframe and suspension components corroding

brake pipes slight corrosion

suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Aug 2020 133,540 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear rear subframe and suspension components corroding

brake pipes slight corrosion

suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Aug 2020 133,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 130,194 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 130,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 119,240 miles

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

handbrake on 17%

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 119,239 miles

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

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

handbrake on 17%

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 115,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,276 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,103 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,158 miles

ESP warning on dash

all discs rusty

Pass 28 Dec 2011 72,516 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,893 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,433 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2008 36,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,209 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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VX54 XCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VX54 XCF, 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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VX54 XCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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