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A22 OUK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,641 mi
Last recorded75,641 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 OUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 75,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 69,082 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 64,960 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 59,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 58,369 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,803 miles

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

n/side tyre front suffering kerb damage.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/side tyre front suffering kerb damage.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,411 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,999 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 54,999 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,795 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 51,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,504 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,514 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 42,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,740 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 35,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,191 miles

Offside rear tyre wall is cracking and tread approx 2.5mm

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,746 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wall is perishing, worn to 3mm. †

Fail 15 Feb 2007 22,746 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wall is perishing, worn to 3mm. †

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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A22 OUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A22 OUK, 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 A22 OUK registered?

A22 OUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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