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E1 KEC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,046 mi
Last recorded156,046 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 KEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 156,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2025 156,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle has surface corrosion to under side and rear subframe

Pass 5 Dec 2024 151,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 151,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 148,687 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 148,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 144,512 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 144,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 140,421 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 140,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,043 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 137,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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 To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 130,334 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 122,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

strong smell of fuel from outside the car

Fail 3 May 2018 122,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

strong smell of fuel from outside the car

Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,296 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,885 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays obscuring brake and fuel pipes.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,546 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,294 miles

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in rack

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,046 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,665 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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E1 KEC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E1 KEC, 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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E1 KEC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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