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KS04 EEF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,579 mi
Last recorded68,579 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 EEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 68,579 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 65,097 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 65,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,374 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe support bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear direction indicator light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,253 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Nearside windscreen washer jet defective

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 55,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,890 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,890 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,426 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear intermediate exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,080 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,277 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 43,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2014 40,471 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)

Fail 16 May 2014 40,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 38,297 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 38,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,731 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 32,757 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 32,757 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 29,189 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 26,205 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 22,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 18,879 miles

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

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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KS04 EEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KS04 EEF, 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 KS04 EEF registered?

KS04 EEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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