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FE04 VDK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

95,035 mi
Last recorded95,035 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,035 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 94,998 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO excessively high, Lambda excessively high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Coil spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 94,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox and rear differential slight seepage of oil.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner edge and low in pressure. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside of vehicle slight corrosion.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,346 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 92,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damper. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 90,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damper. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,150 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 89,150 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,762 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 87,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 81,498 miles

Both front tyres worn to inner edges.

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

Offside Front bumper slightly unsecure.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 81,498 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)

Both front tyres worn to inner edges.

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

Front exhaust bracket slightly corroded.

Offside Front bumper slightly unsecure.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,603 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play.

Engine management lamp illuminates.

Offside Front bumper slightly unsecure.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 74,603 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play.

Engine management lamp illuminates.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front bumper slightly unsecure.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,674 miles

Engine management lamp illuminates.

Offside Front bumper slightly unsecure.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,674 miles

Engine management lamp illuminates.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front bumper slightly unsecure.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,366 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,800 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 36,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,326 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 31,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,268 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged (scrubbed)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,488 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,144 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,909 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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FE04 VDK 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 60.7%.

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 FE04 VDK, 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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FE04 VDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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