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KR04 RXD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,522 mi
Last recorded127,522 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 RXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 127,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 125,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

hand brake leaver travel high little reserve travel left

Pass 9 Jul 2024 122,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 119,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside /also both perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged ns and os perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 111,963 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 111,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 108,687 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 108,687 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 106,211 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chip's on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight exhaust blow rusted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 103,780 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,230 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

various rear metal brake pipes have early signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2015 91,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,533 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 88,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear exhaust mount inscure

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,582 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on edge,s

Fail 27 Jul 2012 76,018 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on edge,s

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,582 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,173 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,096 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,982 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 RXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KR04 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

KR04 RXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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