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KO04 XAN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 83,398 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,384 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 83,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,089 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 76,774 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 76,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 74,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,861 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 3 Jan 2017 70,255 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 9 Dec 2015 68,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,569 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 67,596 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,833 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,566 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,566 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,407 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 62,407 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,526 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,533 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 XAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KO04 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

KO04 XAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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