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EA04 RCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,304 mi
Last recorded86,304 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 86,304 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,557 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 82,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,235 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 78,235 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 72,117 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 67,680 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,094 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,915 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 41,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,246 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,884 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 28,884 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 17,785 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 17,785 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA04 RCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA04 RCF, 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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EA04 RCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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