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YY54 OPO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,061 mi
Last recorded158,061 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 OPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 158,061 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cats and downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front and rear (4.1.4 (b))

Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 158,061 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cats and downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front and rear (4.1.4 (b))

Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 156,683 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 152,209 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 144,041 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 144,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2017 134,928 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 134,928 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 130,204 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 130,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back section bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 110,687 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 98,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 98,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 89,705 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 89,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,443 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 87,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 75,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,689 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,197 miles

O/s/f torque strut dust cover split

Fail 29 Jul 2009 63,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

O/s/f torque strut dust cover split

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,744 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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YY54 OPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YY54 OPO, 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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YY54 OPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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