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YK54 GUD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,258 mi
Last recorded167,258 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 167,258 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 167,258 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 167,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF/OSF deteriorated (head lamp aim visibility only just met) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

NSR/OSR wheel arch body corroded/bubbling on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSR parking brake little effort compared to NSR during RBT

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 22 Oct 2018 166,909 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF/OSF deteriorated (head lamp aim visibility only just met) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

NSR/OSR wheel arch body corroded/bubbling on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSR parking brake little effort compared to NSR during RBT

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2017 157,346 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 144,729 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 136,659 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 136,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/r17 94w xl (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 125,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both centre exhaust hangers very rusty

o/s/r & n/s/r indicator starting to flash white light

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,288 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,797 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,187 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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YK54 GUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK54 GUD, 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 YK54 GUD registered?

YK54 GUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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