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BC04 UKP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,821 mi
Last recorded181,821 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 181,821 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 181,799 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions test aborted, emissions clearly outside specification (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 173,244 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 173,244 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 152,653 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 11 Mar 2019 152,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2018 126,490 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 126,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,722 miles

front and rear brake discs have worn and corroded wear lips

handbrake operation high and close to limit

osf tyre worn inner corner

osr and nsr tyres close to min tread limit

rear brake pipes lightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 102,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

EML on dash

front and rear brake discs have worn and corroded wear lips

osf tyre worn inner corner

osr and nsr tyres close to min tread limit

rear brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,048 miles

front inner brake pads 3/4 worn

nearside handbrake reading low

Fail 3 Mar 2016 85,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

eml on

front inner brake pads 3/4 worn

nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,559 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2013 45,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,988 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,626 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,108 miles

front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,441 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 UKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BC04 UKP, 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 UKP registered?

BC04 UKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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