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KM04 XJC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,125 mi
Last recorded106,125 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 XJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 106,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 97,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 97,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 96,347 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 96,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 94,478 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump due to corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 88,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,117 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,357 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 81,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,876 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear rusty (3.6.B.2c)

front offside tyre 3 mm tread

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,914 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 75,914 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,738 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,508 miles

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 7 Apr 2012 65,362 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT, PUMP UP FOR MOT BRAKE TEST.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 60,945 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,612 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 39,606 miles

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

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 XJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KM04 XJC, 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 KM04 XJC registered?

KM04 XJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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