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GR04 UWX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,707 mi
Last recorded132,707 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 UWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,707 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 132,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 119,172 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded x1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 119,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear excessive corrosion x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded x1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 112,925 miles

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened modifed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

under trays

Fail 29 Oct 2018 112,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened modifed (5.3.3 (c) (i))

under trays

Pass 27 Oct 2017 108,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 102,521 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 102,520 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,617 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 87,121 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 84,903 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 75,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 75,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 64,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 56,883 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,660 miles

both front tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges need replacing soon

Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges need replacing soon

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,538 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,976 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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GR04 UWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GR04 UWX, 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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GR04 UWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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