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KA04 NEL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,654 mi
Last recorded104,654 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 104,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,963 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,519 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 95,519 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 91,921 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 87,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 87,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,480 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 84,475 miles

Emissions not tested engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,767 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 79,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,057 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 76,030 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 58,923 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 58,922 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,061 miles

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

near side rear tyre is cracking

off side front tyre is cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2014 47,060 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre is cracking

off side front tyre is cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,616 miles

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

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

Head lamp aim stickers fitted

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

front tyres 205/55/16 Rear tyres 225/50/16

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,893 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 27,893 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front 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 5 Feb 2010 25,310 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 25,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 22,284 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,284 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,942 miles

Both front fog lights out

N/S/F tyre outer side wall has rubbing damage

O/S/R tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2008 21,730 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,730 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,294 miles

slight scratches on windscreen o/s.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,188 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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KA04 NEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 KA04 NEL, 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 KA04 NEL registered?

KA04 NEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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