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K12 CUM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,216 mi
Last recorded79,216 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 CUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 76,496 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 76,493 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/r17,91y conti contact5 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , 245/40/zr17/91y pirelli p zero (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 73,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,229 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,041 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,299 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,172 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,716 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,036 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 55,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,106 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,495 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,590 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend inspection

offside front tyre inner tread to shoulder wearing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,440 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front and rear wheels damaged

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front and rear wheels damaged

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,259 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 21 Jul 2008 35,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,177 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 27,176 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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K12 CUM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K12 CUM, 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 K12 CUM registered?

K12 CUM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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