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GK04 LYS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,025 mi
Last recorded144,025 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 144,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 136,951 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 136,934 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,062 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 119,048 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 118,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 113,372 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 113,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 108,979 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)

all four tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,685 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some checks

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 91,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,567 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 54,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small stone-chips in windscreen.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,406 miles

Small stone-chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,836 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,776 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)

header tank cap missing

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 LYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 GK04 LYS, 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 GK04 LYS registered?

GK04 LYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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