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BT04 ERY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,289 mi
Last recorded46,289 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ERY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 46,289 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,713 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 45,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,890 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 42,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,219 miles

Front w/blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 38,219 miles

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

Front w/blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,898 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 32,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,179 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 30,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,077 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 28,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,959 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 25,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,820 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,493 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 10,493 miles

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

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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BT04 ERY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BT04 ERY, 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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BT04 ERY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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