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GF04 KFC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,401 mi
Last recorded113,401 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 113,401 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 107,848 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 89,745 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 83,199 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 83,199 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 75,431 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 72,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,250 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,398 miles

Oil leak ()

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

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,277 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,563 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,598 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 36,598 miles

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

BOYH FRONT & O/S/R TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,677 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,643 miles

Windscreen has a small chip in offside swept area.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 24,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen is chipped in offside swept area section.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,644 miles

Windscreen is chipped in offside swept area section.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,277 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 24,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GF04 KFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF04 KFC, 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 GF04 KFC registered?

GF04 KFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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