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BL04 KAA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

100,142 mi
Last recorded100,142 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 KAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 100,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 92,175 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 91,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 84,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 84,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 83,633 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 79,558 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 79,558 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 May 2018 75,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 70,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 67,107 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 63,643 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 63,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2014 60,477 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 60,477 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2013 56,735 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 56,726 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 53,532 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 49,852 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 May 2011 49,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,147 miles

origional no, plates seen in boot.

Fail 8 May 2009 40,276 miles

origional no. plates seen in boot.

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 May 2009 40,276 miles

origional no. plates seen in boot.

Pass 14 May 2008 32,760 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 32,755 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 May 2007 25,792 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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BL04 KAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BL04 KAA, 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 BL04 KAA registered?

BL04 KAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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