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KP04 PYJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,342 mi
Last recorded154,342 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 PYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 154,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 151,770 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 151,770 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 149,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 145,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to fully check all brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 10 Jun 2013 139,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 131,066 miles

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

exhaust middle pipe mounting worn

Fail 11 Jun 2012 131,066 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust middle pipe mounting worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 117,308 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 117,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 103,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 103,739 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,632 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 23 May 2008 71,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,495 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 PYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KP04 PYJ, 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 KP04 PYJ registered?

KP04 PYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is KP04 PYJ safe to buy?

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