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YS53 LMV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 LMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,793 miles

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

Propshaft centre carrier worn

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,163 miles

Offside Front fog light damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2020 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog light damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,580 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 84,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,102 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

prop shaft centre bearing rubber mounting perishing

Fail 5 Jul 2018 81,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,915 miles

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

nearside front fog light gives off vapours when operated

raer exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,163 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,752 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,445 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate slightly faded.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,007 miles

1 nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,459 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,165 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated but cleaning adequately

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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YS53 LMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS53 LMV, 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 YS53 LMV registered?

YS53 LMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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