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FG04 XNR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,651 mi
Last recorded109,651 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 109,651 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 104,513 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 97,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,247 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 84,469 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 84,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,124 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,598 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 70,596 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,108 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,657 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,276 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,151 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 23,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,661 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,049 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 22,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 16,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 10,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,115 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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FG04 XNR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FG04 XNR, 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 FG04 XNR registered?

FG04 XNR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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