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KR04 RVU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,222 mi
Last recorded118,222 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 RVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 118,222 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 118,214 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 117,984 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 116,248 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 116,243 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 111,463 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2022 108,473 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2022 108,471 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2021 107,336 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 105,948 miles

front and rear underside reinforcing bars are corroded( bolt on )

Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,503 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,666 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 102,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,071 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,558 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 89,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 85,572 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 85,572 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,903 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,557 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,557 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,869 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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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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What year was KR04 RVU registered?

KR04 RVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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