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BL04 YVK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

51,046 mi
Last recorded51,046 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 51,046 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 51,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 50,994 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 50,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 50,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 43,184 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 38,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,973 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 29,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Figure damaged/incomplete. (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,125 miles

Nearside front tyre:- cracking on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 28,125 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside front tyre:- cracking on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,245 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 27,240 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,235 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2016 27,235 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2014 27,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,225 miles

Nearside front wing damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2013 27,225 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front wing damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,222 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 9 Nov 2012 27,222 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,163 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,148 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 27,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,101 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 27,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 25,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 23,795 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 YVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

BL04 YVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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