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BT04 ESN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,402 mi
Last recorded91,402 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ESN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front head lamps starting to deteriorate

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front head lamps starting to deteriorate

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,041 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.

Offside Front Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive.

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

Surface corrosion in inner sills/arches, boot floor and rear chassis sections.

Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2016 87,689 miles

headlights milky slight reduction in output

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,847 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 75,847 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,518 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,609 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,512 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,476 miles

Airbag lamp on

Offside front and Nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,663 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 34,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,238 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 ESN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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