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BG04 BCU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,149 mi
Last recorded20,149 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 20,149 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 20,125 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 18,857 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 18,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Sep 2020 18,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 18,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 18,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,734 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 15,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 12,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,513 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 8,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,282 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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BG04 BCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG04 BCU, 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 BG04 BCU registered?

BG04 BCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is BG04 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 BCU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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