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BC04 AVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,442 mi
Last recorded86,442 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 86,442 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Plastic covers covering the underneath and the sills

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface rust from been stood (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 85,683 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 85,449 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating slighty (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,688 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both /lens faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,431 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 84,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded/no aim or focus (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,177 miles

Front both headlamp lens slightly faded /not effecting focus

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 83,876 miles

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

both headlamp lens slightly faded

both rear tyres wearing low

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2018 83,876 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure clamp insecure/loose (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamp lens slightly faded

both rear tyres wearing low

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,945 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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)

both front headlamps lens slightly faded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,794 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 81,793 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,230 miles

front tyres worn slightly to edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,271 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,772 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,747 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,336 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,415 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,415 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,696 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,510 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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BC04 AVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 BC04 AVE, 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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BC04 AVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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