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BC04 XPD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,273 mi
Last recorded40,273 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 40,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,140 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front wing corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,927 miles

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

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,698 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 39,131 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 37,809 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,395 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,627 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 May 2013 33,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 32,411 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 32,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,349 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,117 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,620 miles

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

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 XPD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XPD, 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 XPD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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