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KV04 UFS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,418 mi
Last recorded83,418 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 UFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 83,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear back box corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,643 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 75,643 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 72,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 71,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 69,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 65,868 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 60,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 54,675 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 54,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,606 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 53,606 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,485 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

moisture on inner head lamp lenses n/s & o/s

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,768 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,643 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 42,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,517 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,964 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 17,606 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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KV04 UFS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KV04 UFS, 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 KV04 UFS registered?

KV04 UFS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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