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8 BAS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

29,263 mi
Last recorded29,263 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 BAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 29,263 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 29,263 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS INDICATES MALFUNCTION (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 28,075 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 28,075 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 27,669 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 27,669 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,387 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 26,386 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 25,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 24,741 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2020 24,740 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2019 23,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished on outside side wall, tyre size is 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size is 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2019 23,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished on outside side wall, tyre size is 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size is 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2018 22,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on side walls/ tyre size is 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size is 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 20,346 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,765 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON TREAD EDGES 225/45/17

Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 14,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 13,108 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 11,669 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres cracked.

Pass 22 May 2010 9,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2009 7,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,784 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 3,662 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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8 BAS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 8 BAS, 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 8 BAS registered?

8 BAS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is 8 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 BAS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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