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KS04 UVX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,441 mi
Last recorded97,441 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 UVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 97,441 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,044 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,319 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 95,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leading arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,469 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides and central pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,481 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 72,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 71,122 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,278 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 62,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,650 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 57,650 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,435 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,746 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 47,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,490 miles

cross strut bushs starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,965 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 33,965 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,789 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 27,789 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,412 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 19,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

KS04 UVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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