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BN04 CTU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,157 mi
Last recorded147,157 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 147,157 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not Working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 140,560 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 137,243 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 133,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet handle broken

engine warning lamp on

front subframe corroded

underside fuel pipe corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2018 133,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet handle broken

engine warning lamp on

front subframe corroded

underside fuel pipe corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2017 130,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust u bolt support insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn to the inner and outer side wall

Oil leak from gearbox ()

eml illuminated

exhaust centre silencer corroded

overdue service displayed

Fail 8 Feb 2017 130,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust u bolt support insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn to the inner and outer side wall

Oil leak from gearbox ()

eml illuminated

exhaust centre silencer corroded

overdue service displayed

Pass 25 Jan 2016 122,562 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 122,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 112,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,015 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,866 miles

Both front rack ends slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front rack ends slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,015 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 29,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,866 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 CTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

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

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