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YF54 BHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,441 mi
Last recorded68,441 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 68,441 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust on brake hoses ferrules and on some other components under the vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Fail 30 May 2019 68,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust on brake hoses ferrules and on some other components under the vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,599 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 9 Oct 2013 62,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,804 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,048 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 50,275 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,516 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,645 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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YF54 BHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF54 BHJ, 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 YF54 BHJ registered?

YF54 BHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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