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EJ04 YCB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 YCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 105,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,019 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,938 miles

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

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

center exhaust box corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,416 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 55,212 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 55,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,386 miles

brake fluid presant around brake bleed nipples but not leaking under pressure

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,514 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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EJ04 YCB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EJ04 YCB, 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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EJ04 YCB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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