MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension corroded
Sill covers fitted
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension corroded
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lights in mirror unit, 1 out of 3 not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lights in mirror unit, 1 out of 3 not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
front and rear underside reinforcing bars are corroded( bolt on )
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres worn on edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Inner Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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KR04 RVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 KR04 RVU, 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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KR04 RVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2004.
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