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BC04 BVU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 86,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 84,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 82,433 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 79,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 77,782 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 77,774 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,879 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,399 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,951 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,188 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,168 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 BVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BVU, 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 BC04 BVU registered?

BC04 BVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BC04 BVU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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