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KO04 ARF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,682 mi
Last recorded124,682 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 124,682 miles

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot / spare wheel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside & nearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material more than slight (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside more than slight (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all wheel arch areas corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle , corroded , strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust silencer heat shield starting to peel away

Fail 11 Apr 2023 112,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle , corroded , strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust silencer heat shield starting to peel away

Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 96,317 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working flashes (7.12 (e))

Exhaust noisy deteriorated more than slight (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside parking brake slow

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 91,559 miles

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake slow

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,362 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre silencer heatshield badly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

imbalance parking brake

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to minimum (3.5.1g)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,103 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Outer rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,840 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,092 miles

Centre rear silencer outer casing rusted away

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,287 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 37,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,812 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,791 miles

both front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,009 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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KO04 ARF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KO04 ARF, 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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KO04 ARF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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