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YE54 SYO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 SYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 85,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 85,012 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 85,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 83,458 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 83,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,302 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,216 miles

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

car heavly undersealed

undertrays fiited

Fail 29 May 2018 81,207 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear up to flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner shoulder

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front strongly advised, Tyre worn inner shoulder close to cords

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,075 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 75,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,391 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 68,391 miles

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

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 25 Oct 2013 62,575 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,534 miles

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

nearside rear park brake noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2012 56,983 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 56,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,851 miles

rear tyres worn to 2.5 mm

Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,494 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes covered not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,938 miles

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

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

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 22 Oct 2008 30,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2007 23,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SYO, 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 YE54 SYO registered?

YE54 SYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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