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GF04 UFU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,923 mi
Last recorded95,923 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 95,923 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 95,889 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 87,656 miles

Both Front and O/S/R wing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 87,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both Front and O/S/R wing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,359 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system corroded

Engine oil level low on engine oil dip-stick

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Section area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from upper engine bay to lower engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 78,359 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system corroded

Engine oil level low on engine oil dip-stick

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Section area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from upper engine bay to lower engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 67,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 66,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 64,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 61,607 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2017 57,436 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 52,963 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 47,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 45,832 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,669 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 29,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,069 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,264 miles

Power steering box damp

Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,143 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)

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 UFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UFU, 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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GF04 UFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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