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YA54 VVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,143 mi
Last recorded92,143 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 VVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 92,143 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

front wipers poor

high level brake light innoperative

several exhaust hangers corroded off rear of exhaust (system still secure)

slight exhaust blow on o/s/r exhaust

unable to test o/s/r wheel bearing due to severity of brake bind

undertrays and sill coves fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Fail 22 May 2019 92,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

front wipers poor

high level brake light innoperative

several exhaust hangers corroded off rear of exhaust (system still secure)

slight exhaust blow on o/s/r exhaust

unable to test o/s/r wheel bearing due to severity of brake bind

undertrays and sill coves fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

two exhaust hangers broken but system supported.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,361 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 71,080 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 71,080 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 67,189 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 67,189 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 29 May 2014 62,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 55,286 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 49,816 miles

center section exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 49,816 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,676 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 46,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,261 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,905 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,223 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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YA54 VVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 YA54 VVE, 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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YA54 VVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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