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BT04 KOD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,933 mi
Last recorded54,933 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,933 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 54,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm balb both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,409 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,837 miles

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

Front wipers worn

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,297 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 38,297 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,029 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 38,027 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,701 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,150 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 32,150 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 29,059 miles

fuel pipes damaged

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 KOD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BT04 KOD, 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 KOD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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