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W999 SMB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,404 mi
Last recorded81,404 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 SMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 77,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure gearbox mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,570 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 72,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,301 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,730 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 66,728 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,153 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,568 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,858 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,327 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,833 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)

nearside front upper wishbone as slight play in a joint or bush

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,613 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,358 miles

lower effort on n/s/r hand brake on balance reading overall ok

slight leak from steering damper

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,245 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 25,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre on border line

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 15,428 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 15,385 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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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W999 SMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W999 SMB, 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 W999 SMB registered?

W999 SMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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