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GK04 KBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,971 mi
Last recorded126,971 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 KBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 126,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bonnet strut weak.

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to suspension and subframes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 126,971 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smear and judder. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bonnet strut weak.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to suspension and subframes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 109,528 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 109,406 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 109,046 miles

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 109,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,140 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 100,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 78,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 76,213 miles

plastic covers on both outer sills

rear tyres 2.mm

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,893 miles

exhaust corroded

plastic covers

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,802 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyrewall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,965 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 67,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,659 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise front brake pads low advise rear tyres worn advise exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 56,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise front brake pads low advise rear tyres worn advise exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,430 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 37,430 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nearside front wiper split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracking

o/s/f and rear tyres sidewalls cracking and perished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,243 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,741 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 19,741 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 May 2007 16,170 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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GK04 KBZ 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 70.4%.

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 GK04 KBZ, 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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GK04 KBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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