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EY04 UTK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,755 mi
Last recorded132,755 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 UTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

exhaust clamp broken

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2025 132,755 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

exhaust clamp broken

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2024 128,234 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 128,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 125,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 125,687 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 125,361 miles

various stone chips front screen n/s.

bonnet strut not holding.

head lamp level switch pushed in/broken.)

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear brake discs light surface rust.

slight exhaust blow and front mounting defective.

slight free play detected in the steering n/s/f.

slight free play detected in the steering o/s/f.

slight oil leak o/s of engine.

unable to fully inspect lower coils on rear springs (advise removal of road wheels to do so)

various metal brake and fuel lines signs of corrosion.

very slight play front wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,046 miles

head lamp level switch broken.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight exhaust blow and front mounting defective.

various light oil leaks.

various metal brake and fuel lines signs of corrosion.

very slight play front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,816 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s head light slightly misted up.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 9 Mar 2021 122,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s head light slightly misted up.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 122,459 miles

n/s head light slightly misted up.

n/s/r tyre badly cracked/perished.

o/s/r tyre badly cracked/perished.

oil leak o/s of engine.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play detected in the steering on both n/s and o/s.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 121,360 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls badly cracked/perished.

n/s/r outer brake pad getting low.

oil leak engine o/s.

shields and plastic trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play steering idler.

unable to fully inspect lower coils on rear springs advise removal of rear wheels to do so.

various metal brake and fuel lines signs of corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 120,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,684 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 119,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,387 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)

front tyres wearing on inner

Pass 16 May 2015 112,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 May 2014 106,079 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 106,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

advise new tyres allround

both front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

Pass 28 May 2013 102,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 May 2013 102,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge and cracking

o/s registration plate lamp dim

Pass 26 May 2012 96,420 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,049 miles

n/s/f jacking poiunt rubber missing

Pass 14 May 2009 57,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,312 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 45,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2007 33,863 miles

KEEP REAR TYRE WEAR UNDER OBSERVATION N/S/R 1.8 mm O/S/R 2.2mm

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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EY04 UTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY04 UTK, 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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EY04 UTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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