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KO04 AYV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 AYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 98,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,499 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,575 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,566 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,491 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 91,928 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light is on brake pads all fine

Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,816 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 88,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,959 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,689 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,928 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,502 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,217 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 47,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 47,211 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,406 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 34,406 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,200 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 26,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 AYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYV, 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 KO04 AYV registered?

KO04 AYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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