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YA54 WLH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,286 mi
Last recorded73,286 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 WLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 73,286 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 72,257 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - cloudy - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 71,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,766 miles

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

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

both headlights cloudy

Fail 10 Dec 2021 69,753 miles

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

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

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

both headlights cloudy

Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,228 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wind screen cracked and likely to spread (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 67,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 65,696 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,294 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,960 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,306 miles

all covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,277 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 50,807 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,930 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,326 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,041 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 WLH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YA54 WLH, 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 YA54 WLH registered?

YA54 WLH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YA54 WLH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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