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YO54 AYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Maroon Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,537 mi
Last recorded114,537 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO54 AYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 114,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 114,536 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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 114,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2022 103,700 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 102,076 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 102,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 100,453 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 100,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,357 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,458 miles

centre exhaust hangers broken

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,446 miles

Exhaust has mountings missing but is still secure.

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Underside corroding.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust hangers missing but system still adequatly supported

Nearside front brake pad material starting to break up

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Offside rear brake backplate corroding

Rear bootfloor surface corrosion

Rear brake pipes across rear floor corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,985 miles

Both nearside tyre inner sidewalls damaged.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 72,985 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Both nearside tyre inner sidewalls damaged.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,287 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,221 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,421 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 AYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Maroon with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AYX, 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 AYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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