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KV04 UGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 UGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 84,399 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 78,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,427 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,518 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,941 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 68,939 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,958 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,735 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,673 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,507 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 51,563 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,221 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 45,381 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,857 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,674 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 22 Jul 2008 31,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,829 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 UGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KV04 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

KV04 UGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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