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BV04 URE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,157 mi
Last recorded89,157 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 URE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 89,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 89,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,245 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 86,242 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s /front to rear/ (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 83,014 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s /front to rear/ (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,627 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

central heat shield slightly loose

exhaust outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,796 miles

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

mil lamp on

Fail 20 Apr 2018 65,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

mil lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,121 miles

engine management light on at time of test

middle exhaust getting weak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,098 miles

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,251 miles

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

both front tyres perrished

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

surface corrosion on various metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,214 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres perrished

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

surface corrosion on various metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,979 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 33,971 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

front brake just 24

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,353 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,299 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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BV04 URE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 BV04 URE, 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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BV04 URE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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