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BC04 UKL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,147 mi
Last recorded34,147 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 34,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 33,956 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 33,620 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 31,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,862 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,177 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,364 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 28,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,142 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 21,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 19,307 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 May 2011 16,870 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 10,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,086 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,804 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 UKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

BC04 UKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is BC04 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 UKL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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