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K10 SKT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,015 mi
Last recorded97,015 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 SKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 97,015 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 97,010 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 93,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2025 93,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2024 91,365 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,297 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,826 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

play in steering

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,602 miles

play in steering

Fail 2 Sep 2021 73,520 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

play in steering

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,712 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,985 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 58,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 46,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,032 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 40,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,664 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 30,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,704 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,255 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 18,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,092 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,975 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 11,426 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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K10 SKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K10 SKT, 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 K10 SKT registered?

K10 SKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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