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KN04 KNV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,387 mi
Last recorded158,387 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 158,387 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside front and nearside rear and Offside rear wheel arches corroded but have no sharp or jagged edges

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 158,115 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush to bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps damp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel pipe corroded

n/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 148,612 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside headlamp damp

corrosion on rear wheel arches

covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2022 148,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside headlamp damp

corrosion on rear wheel arches

covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 139,918 miles

condensation in headlights

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear discs

front number plate deteriorated

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front tyre wearing low

play in steering box/idler

Fail 24 Feb 2021 139,918 miles

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

condensation in headlights

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear discs

front number plate deteriorated

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front tyre wearing low

play in steering box/idler

Pass 26 Feb 2020 136,195 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front and rear discs

corrosion on nearside front inner wing

front number plate deteriorated

rear pads wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2019 127,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

headlamps damp

Pass 14 Mar 2018 117,620 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 6 Mar 2018 117,600 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,018 miles

covers masking components on underside

engine light on

exhaust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

water in headlamps

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,699 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

engine management light illuminated

play in steering system

Fail 9 Mar 2016 91,699 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

engine management light illuminated

front discs worn

front tyres wearing low

play in steering system

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on brake pipes

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

moisture in headlamps

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,886 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 25 Feb 2013 71,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,026 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 28 Feb 2011 53,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,228 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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KN04 KNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KNV, 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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KN04 KNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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