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B8 KAP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,245 mi
Last recorded90,245 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 KAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 90,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 90,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,300 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 87,300 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 supports not fixed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,615 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,957 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,205 miles

front discs have ridges on

rear hand brake noisey

Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,728 miles

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,314 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,456 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Mar 2017 76,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted obscuring components

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,301 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, concealing testable items.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,301 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted, concealing testable items.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,136 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 69,136 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,264 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust brackets rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,282 miles

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

This vehicle was tested on20/03/2012, showing incorrect mileage of 46302 which was trip meter mileage. Correct mileage as of todays date 67282. FULL TEST.

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,306 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,302 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front discs worn

Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,073 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,348 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,551 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 23,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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B8 KAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B8 KAP, 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 B8 KAP registered?

B8 KAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is B8 KAP safe to buy?

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