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KN04 KNJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 KNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 79,120 miles

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

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 3 Aug 2020 74,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,196 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 56,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,338 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 51,332 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,649 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 43,649 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,043 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery loose

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery loose

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,742 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 23,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2009 20,119 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 20,108 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,390 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 13,390 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KN04 KNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KN04 KNJ, 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 KN04 KNJ registered?

KN04 KNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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