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AG04 VYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,846 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 116,140 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 115,363 miles

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 114,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,197 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust repairs x2 leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front bonnet hydraulic stay weak (not holding bonnet in upright position)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 113,197 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust repairs x2 leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front bonnet hydraulic stay weak (not holding bonnet in upright position)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb holder slightly faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 111,676 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 111,676 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 106,991 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 106,991 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,058 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,090 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,025 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 90,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2012 87,413 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brakes have been getting hot at some point

bottoms of rear springs not visable

Fail 22 May 2012 87,413 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brakes have been getting hot at some point

bottoms of rear springs not visable

Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,831 miles

EM light on

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

bottoms of rear springs not visable

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,350 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)

bottoms of rear springs not visable

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 66,104 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bottoms of rear spring not visable.

osf tyre outer sidewall splitting slightly.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,104 miles

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

bottoms of rear spring not visable.

osf tyre outer sidewall splitting slightly.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,874 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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AG04 VYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AG04 VYA, 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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AG04 VYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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