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YO54 AYW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO54 AYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 129,471 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 129,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened rear subframe has been patch welded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,190 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded and body mounts corrodeing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front discs corroded and pads worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 15 Mar 2021 128,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded along length front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst on brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded and body mounts corrodeing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front discs corroded and pads worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at rear under tray (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 17 Feb 2020 124,762 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hold and corroded by top radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at rear under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,430 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low in center s (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 15 Jan 2019 122,413 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front tyres catching inner wings on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low in center s (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 28 Nov 2018 122,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,914 miles

EML On

PAS Pump noisy

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,284 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,190 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,922 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,093 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,047 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Oct 2009 56,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,390 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,179 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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YO54 AYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YO54 AYW, 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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YO54 AYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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