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BK04 UTP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,926 mi
Last recorded125,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 UTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 125,926 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 16 Jun 2026 125,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 9 Jun 2025 124,121 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 124,120 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 122,391 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 122,391 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 121,290 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

exhaust system corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 17 Dec 2021 119,752 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 119,752 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,535 miles

exhaust outer skin split

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,193 miles

front tyres worn on edge

rear brake pipes corroded

traval on hand brake

Fail 11 Oct 2019 109,187 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on edge

rear brake pipes corroded

traval on hand brake

Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,352 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight traval on hand brake

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,420 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 95,475 miles

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

slight play on rack arms

Fail 3 May 2016 95,475 miles

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

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

slight play on rack arms

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,559 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,050 miles

engine management light is on

o/s/f tyre has cut to the outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,837 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 44,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,111 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 40,111 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre damaged at outer side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,405 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 30,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 27 Jul 2007 24,788 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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BK04 UTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK04 UTP, 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 BK04 UTP registered?

BK04 UTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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