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KU04 KAM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,263 mi
Last recorded74,263 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 74,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 74,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 60,767 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Diagonal arm also play in bush on same arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 52,620 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

under trays obscuring views

Fail 10 May 2024 52,618 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

under trays obscuring views

Pass 10 May 2023 51,410 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of various under vehicle parts

Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake drag

Pass 12 May 2021 47,383 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,553 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 46,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 44,692 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 42,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,137 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 30,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 16,054 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,941 miles

n/s/f tyre has silght damage to sidewall not to cords

Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,618 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 12,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,663 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,728 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,028 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 6,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 6,997 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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KU04 KAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 KU04 KAM, 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 KU04 KAM registered?

KU04 KAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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