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YG54 XPX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,332 mi
Last recorded87,332 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 XPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,332 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 87,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,125 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 79,077 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,914 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,653 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,652 miles

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

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 1 Apr 2011 57,201 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 57,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,392 miles

adv. rear exhaust hangers are nearly corroded through.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,585 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hand brake lever slightly high

rear exhaust brackets deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,213 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear exhaust brackets deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

parking brake travel high

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,828 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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YG54 XPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG54 XPX, 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 YG54 XPX registered?

YG54 XPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is YG54 XPX safe to buy?

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