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GV04 YFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,067 mi
Last recorded109,067 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 YFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 109,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,937 miles

SURFACE CORROSION DETECTED AT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE, HOWEVER NOT CONSIDERED TO BE EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Feb 2022 104,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 101,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,129 miles

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 4 Jan 2018 92,685 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,685 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,877 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 80,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,581 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corroded exhaust

Fail 23 Oct 2013 75,880 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corroded exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condension n/s/front head lamp

corroded exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2012 72,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condension n/s/front head lamp

corroded exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,711 miles

n/s headlamp lens damp (condesation)

o/s washer jet blocked not affecting vision

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small chips in front screen

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sign of perishing rear no plate

Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,840 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 55,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 40,428 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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GV04 YFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GV04 YFE, 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 GV04 YFE registered?

GV04 YFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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