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YC54 KKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,554 mi
Last recorded105,554 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 KKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2023 105,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake low effort

Pass 5 Jan 2023 92,796 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (back arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,505 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 91,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 83,132 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 83,132 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,752 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,512 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 71,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,058 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 62,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 49,807 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,442 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 31 May 2011 40,228 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,769 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,291 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,217 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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YC54 KKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 YC54 KKJ, 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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YC54 KKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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