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KG04 KGO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,646 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,201 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 86,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,623 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 84,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 83,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 82,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 80,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2020 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,657 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre perished inner side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,922 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 62,870 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 54,407 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,406 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,282 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,673 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,773 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,066 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,680 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,059 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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KG04 KGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KG04 KGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG04 KGO registered?

KG04 KGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is KG04 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG04 KGO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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