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AP04 PVF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,688 mi
Last recorded98,688 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 PVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,688 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 98,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,983 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolent lamp on

Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid level slightly low

coolent lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,943 miles

both front lower swivels have slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2017 64,913 miles

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

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

both front lower swivels have slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,391 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre 205/55/16 starting to wear on both edges

Fail 8 Sep 2015 42,491 miles

near side front tyre 205/55/16 starting to wear on both edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 21,170 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,849 miles

nearside front Tyre Perished

nearside rear Tyre Perished

offside front Tyre Perished

offside rear Tyre Perished

Pass 26 May 2011 16,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,923 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 12,866 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,332 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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AP04 PVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP04 PVF, 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 AP04 PVF registered?

AP04 PVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is AP04 PVF safe to buy?

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