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C6 KER

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests45 (37 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate82.2%

Mileage

101,713 mi
Last recorded101,713 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 KER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

37 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 101,713 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 100,674 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 92,243 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Ride height sensor broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Ride height sensor broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,683 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 97,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,485 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 89,485 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 94,982 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 94,981 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 88,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 87,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 86,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 84,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 83,414 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (arm rear off axle) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 80,077 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 75,536 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 75,638 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,848 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 67,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,174 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 43,105 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,590 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 36,979 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 31,971 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 55,777 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,919 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 26,919 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,420 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,799 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 48,680 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,493 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,005 miles

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

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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C6 KER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C6 KER, 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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C6 KER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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