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EG04 UNX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,603 mi
Last recorded148,603 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 UNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 148,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 148,157 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 145,915 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 145,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 140,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 140,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 134,913 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 134,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 134,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,973 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 96,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,832 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 46,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,147 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 45,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,420 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 44,391 miles

Steering damper inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,858 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 43,858 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,199 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,008 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,191 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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EG04 UNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EG04 UNX, 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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What year was EG04 UNX registered?

EG04 UNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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