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K200 BYL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,955 mi
Last recorded75,955 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 BYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 75,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 71,155 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,675 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 65,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,548 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamps have slight condensation

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 55,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,337 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 50,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 45,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 29,091 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,611 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,986 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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K200 BYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K200 BYL, 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 K200 BYL registered?

K200 BYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is K200 BYL safe to buy?

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