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CA04 NBB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,212 mi
Last recorded152,212 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 NBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 152,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 144,278 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 143,943 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength vehicle structure corroded at offside rear subframe forward mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 137,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 130,626 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 127,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 124,442 miles

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 14 Jul 2020 122,056 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering arm slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,761 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,388 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack end slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,572 miles

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

under body exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,839 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,819 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,502 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,229 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,707 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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CA04 NBB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA04 NBB, 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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CA04 NBB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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