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BV04 XRY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,661 mi
Last recorded118,661 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 118,661 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

power steering pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2021 115,561 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

power steering pipe damp

Pass 18 Mar 2020 113,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Mar 2020 113,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Apr 2019 109,698 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,579 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 105,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2017 105,974 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2016 101,426 miles

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)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 101,426 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 97,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2015 97,851 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 91,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 85,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 76,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,511 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing inner sides

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,299 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,960 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 47,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 30,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BV04 XRY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV04 XRY, 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 XRY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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