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EP04 BKA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,750 mi
Last recorded124,750 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 124,750 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 124,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,381 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 107,448 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,172 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,336 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,800 miles

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

Nearside head light poor pattern

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 87,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside head light poor pattern

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,826 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,892 miles

Nearside Front top ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,824 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,017 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,618 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,220 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,826 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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EP04 BKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EP04 BKA, 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 EP04 BKA registered?

EP04 BKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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