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YJ53 CHM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,582 mi
Last recorded41,582 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 CHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,582 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 41,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,205 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 37,204 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,478 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 34,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,628 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,290 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 27,290 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,273 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,508 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres cracking

runflat tyre fitted to n/s/f with no pressure warning device

Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,234 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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YJ53 CHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ53 CHM, 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 YJ53 CHM registered?

YJ53 CHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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