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X200 PSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,314 mi
Last recorded71,314 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX200 PSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 71,314 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,509 miles

Central Rear High level brake light not working

Exhaust box slightly corroded (middle box)

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 69,485 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 69,400 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 69,398 miles

Central Front MIDDLE EXHAUST BOX BRACKET BROKEN

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING

Offside Rear FUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,848 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,132 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,077 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 1 Aug 2013 52,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,112 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 46,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,372 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,332 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,573 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,859 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 18,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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X200 PSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X200 PSL, 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 X200 PSL registered?

X200 PSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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