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YE54 EKU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,966 mi
Last recorded126,966 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 126,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 126,960 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 124,639 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Under tray/covers fitted obscuring view of brake & fuel pipes

Fail 9 Sep 2021 124,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Under tray/covers fitted obscuring view of brake & fuel pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,348 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2019 112,348 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,162 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre side-wall split / cut

Fail 15 Nov 2018 110,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre side-wall split / cut

Pass 4 Nov 2017 100,339 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2017 100,339 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 99,489 miles

one centre exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,155 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Fail 14 Nov 2014 93,149 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn and pads wearing low

rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,426 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,721 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,729 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,097 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,637 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 36,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YE54 EKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YE54 EKU, 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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YE54 EKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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