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BV04 XVS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

106,596 mi
Last recorded106,596 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 106,596 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front crossmember coroded to holes

Fail 11 Mar 2024 106,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front crossmember coroded to holes

Pass 23 Mar 2023 103,280 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 99,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,827 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 96,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,491 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 96,491 miles

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached welds on front bracket (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 95,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,001 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 93,001 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,834 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 89,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,108 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 86,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,822 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,534 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,417 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 68,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,302 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,906 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,831 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 XVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BV04 XVS, 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 XVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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