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KP04 NCU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,840 mi
Last recorded83,840 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 NCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,840 miles

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

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

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

underside all components corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 83,836 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

underside all components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 83,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,931 miles

exhaust has some corrosion on joint at rear

fuel pipe under floor light corrosion

headlamp misted

some light corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 6 Mar 2024 82,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure corroded (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

water in both head lamps

Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,985 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,968 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 72,966 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,427 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,724 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both front (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 46,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,352 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,347 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 20,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,584 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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KP04 NCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 KP04 NCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP04 NCU registered?

KP04 NCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is KP04 NCU safe to buy?

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