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K24 WJH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,203 mi
Last recorded93,203 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 WJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,203 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 93,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,217 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 79,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,378 miles

brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 71,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,945 miles

unable to fully inspect main brake pipes and fuel lines due to factory fitted protection trims

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 60,219 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,223 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 35,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,263 miles

Advise front tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2008 27,162 miles

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

Advise front tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,852 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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K24 WJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K24 WJH, 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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K24 WJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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