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KM04 CEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,296 mi
Last recorded36,296 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 CEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,296 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 36,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 36,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 34,559 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 38,571 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,576 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,454 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 28,876 miles

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

nsf power steering slight seepage from components.

nsf tyre - groove on the wall.

nsf wheel -bent on the outer rim.

osr tyre groove on the walls.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,901 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,623 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 16,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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KM04 CEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM04 CEJ, 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 KM04 CEJ registered?

KM04 CEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is KM04 CEJ safe to buy?

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