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KO04 NXA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

169,948 mi
Last recorded169,948 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 NXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 169,948 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 165,062 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes into brake hoses slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall heavily perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 165,062 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes into brake hoses slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall heavily perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 165,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Pipe Failure due to corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Failed on RBT (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 163,970 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides next to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 162,772 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 162,772 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking Pipe from tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 160,255 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 157,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 151,931 miles

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

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 151,048 miles

All shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect.

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 148,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 136,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,828 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 118,367 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,798 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,974 miles

front discs worn

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

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 15 Oct 2009 35,440 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front wheel alignment out wearing tyres on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside door hinge/checkstrap worn and clicking.

recc brake service, (dry), and front disc vent holes require re-drilling.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,482 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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KO04 NXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 KO04 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

KO04 NXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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