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BN04 CRV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,762 mi
Last recorded123,762 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,762 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 119,313 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2025 119,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2024 117,474 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2023 116,800 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 115,492 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2021 114,928 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 114,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure Brake pads (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,330 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 113,329 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,433 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longditudal x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre section of exhaust corroded and mounting missing

o/s / n/s steering boots twisted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,654 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 111,654 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 109,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,093 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,317 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 106,317 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Center exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing gases

Nearside rear jacking block under sill/floor missing

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

Offside front jacking block under sill/floor missing

Offside rear jacking block under sill/floor missing

Pass 11 Jan 2014 104,494 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 104,494 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust front down pipe support bracket u bolt loose

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

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 silencer deteriorated but not blowing gases

Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,446 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 104,446 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,847 miles

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

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

center box slightly corroded

front coil springs delaminated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,143 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,011 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,350 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 CRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BN04 CRV, 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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BN04 CRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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