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BG04 YZW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,653 mi
Last recorded97,653 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 97,653 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,715 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 94,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 93,872 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 93,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,478 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 89,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,211 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 83,190 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,190 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,504 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 75,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,666 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 59,668 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,668 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Oct 2011 40,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Auto gearbox leaking badly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front disc's badly lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,443 miles

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

full lower vehicle protection cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,277 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2008 11,730 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,979 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 YZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YZW, 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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BG04 YZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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