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KT04 XTS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,215 mi
Last recorded80,215 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 XTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 80,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Check Coolant level warning light on in dash

Lower engine and body covers fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to 0mm on inner edge and outer sidewall cracking with age. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake low efficiency

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 80,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Check Coolant level warning light on in dash

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Lower engine and body covers fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to 0mm on inner edge and outer sidewall cracking with age. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake low efficiency

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 77,924 miles

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

coolant level warning active

lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 75,813 miles

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

coolant level warning on

lower covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2024 75,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level warning on

lower covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 72,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low level warning displayed

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2023 72,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front number plate surround damaged

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low level warning displayed

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,562 miles

Coolant level low warning displayed

Front number plate surround damaged

Suspension corroded

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,837 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Coolant level warning light on

Front numberplate surround damaged

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rusty

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,890 miles

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,161 miles

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

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 62,161 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre perished + slight wear on edge

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear on edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Oct 2018 55,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre perished + slight wear on edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear on edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,495 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,238 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,586 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,825 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,731 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 18,480 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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KT04 XTS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KT04 XTS, 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 KT04 XTS registered?

KT04 XTS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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The MOT history for KT04 XTS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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