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BN04 CTK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,011 mi
Last recorded51,011 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 CTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 51,011 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 51,005 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,219 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 50,203 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 50,172 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 50,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Centre exhaust corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damper (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,007 miles

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,495 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,078 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 48,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,964 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 44,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,728 miles

Offside headlamp misted.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 41,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside headlamp misted.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,934 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,621 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 33,621 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,043 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,823 miles

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

both front tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,056 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 CTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

BN04 CTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BN04 CTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 CTK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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