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B8 KVN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,577 mi
Last recorded61,577 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 61,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 13 Feb 2025 61,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 61,112 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,257 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 59,818 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 59,600 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,465 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,341 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 57,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 53,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 49,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 47,447 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,196 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,650 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 40,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,609 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,182 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,176 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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B8 KVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B8 KVN, 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 KVN registered?

B8 KVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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The MOT history for B8 KVN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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