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ET04 UXL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,995 mi
Last recorded110,995 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 UXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 110,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,023 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 110,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,593 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp lens part obscured by condensation.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres are 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,284 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 109,284 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,180 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 105,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,284 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,692 miles

condensation in left front headlamp affects beam pattern

outer lens missing from left front indicator.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,998 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 96,998 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,119 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,159 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 87,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad wear light on

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 82,141 miles

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall is perished and starting to crack.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,908 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,486 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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ET04 UXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ET04 UXL, 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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ET04 UXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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The MOT history for ET04 UXL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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