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CT04 YFK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,011 mi
Last recorded83,011 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 YFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 83,011 miles

colour of n/s/r indicator

corrosion on exhaust centre box

Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,653 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,128 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 64,128 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive G box plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,737 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,766 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,699 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 36,695 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Slight oil leak from rear diff, nearside driveshaft.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 31,770 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Slight oil leak from rear diff, nearside driveshaft.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,347 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,247 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 21,209 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 9,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 4,457 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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CT04 YFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CT04 YFK, 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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CT04 YFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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