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A6 VCT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,386 mi
Last recorded73,386 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 73,386 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Under-tray fitted - damp with oil

Fail 30 Jan 2026 73,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Under-tray fitted - damp with oil

Pass 3 Feb 2025 71,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2025 71,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and clonking when rear suspension being freed up (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge edge in limit

engine and gear box damp damp with oil

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,454 miles

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 29 Jan 2022 64,724 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 64,724 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 61,929 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake hoses perished

Fail 30 Jan 2021 61,929 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake hoses perished

Pass 1 Aug 2019 59,320 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 59,320 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,713 miles

Front lamps deteriorated slightly

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

undercover fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,942 miles

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,597 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake wear warning light illuminated

service exceeded displayed on dashboard

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 46,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,106 miles

nearside front tyre worn low inner egde

offside rear tyre on limit in center

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,357 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,331 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,858 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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A6 VCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A6 VCT, 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 A6 VCT registered?

A6 VCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is A6 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VCT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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