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WL54 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,994 mi
Last recorded135,994 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 135,994 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 129,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 May 2022 125,363 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner suspension arm bonded bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 120,168 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes in front of rear axle.plastic shield prevents full examination. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER S DO NOT OPERATE. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to brake hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside. (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 117,218 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,307 miles

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)

Offside 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 3 Dec 2016 97,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,255 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 15 Nov 2014 82,153 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,373 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,036 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 63,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,601 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,846 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE: nsr tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,098 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 2/ O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,086 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 2/ O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,673 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,144 miles

N/s/r tyre side wall has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,340 miles

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

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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WL54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WL54 SLK, 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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WL54 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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