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YD54 TNL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,080 mi
Last recorded129,080 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 TNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 129,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

rear differential has slight leak

Pass 29 Aug 2023 126,395 miles

under body / suspension covered in under seal

Pass 16 Sep 2022 123,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Floor corroded

brake discs corroded

subframe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 123,964 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear clamps rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Floor corroded

brake discs corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 120,415 miles

Both rear exhaust sleeve clamps broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,793 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 108,079 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 108,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak diff ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,121 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,272 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,530 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 80,530 miles

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

front brake inbalance

rear o/s brake disc inner face = low pad contact

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,200 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 76,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,745 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 73,743 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,561 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,910 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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YD54 TNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YD54 TNL, 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 YD54 TNL registered?

YD54 TNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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