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BN04 BYY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,648 mi
Last recorded109,648 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,648 miles

Bumpers damaged

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 107,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Various underbody component's corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 91,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,807 miles

condensation in the nearside front headlamp

low tread on the nearside rear tyre

slight damage to the offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight wear in the nearside steering tie bar

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,211 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,807 miles

All indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside and nearside rear tyres mis-shaped edges and perishing tread area

Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside and nearside rear tyres mis-shaped edges and perishing tread area

Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,989 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,810 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 47,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,675 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,624 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,084 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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BN04 BYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN04 BYY, 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 BN04 BYY registered?

BN04 BYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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