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BK04 YNY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,548 mi
Last recorded110,548 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 104,368 miles

washer jets poor spray pattern

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,179 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Feb 2017 89,017 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,017 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,452 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 79,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,014 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in tread close to cords

Fail 9 Feb 2015 69,014 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre cut in tread close to cords

Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,668 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 56,668 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,178 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering damper worn

Fail 11 Feb 2013 45,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering damper worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,419 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 39,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

advise eml bas esp lights on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,803 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,179 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 YNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

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

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