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FB04 GXG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,770 mi
Last recorded83,770 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 GXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,595 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 74,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,463 miles

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

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,552 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 59,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 51,646 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the 2 arms. bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 51,498 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the 2 arms. bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,271 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 41,687 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,027 miles

Exhaust supporting bracket broken.

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,182 miles

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,703 miles

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,017 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 33,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,986 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,006 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,987 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 22,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,445 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,561 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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FB04 GXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB04 GXG, 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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FB04 GXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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