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KV04 XRA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,229 mi
Last recorded120,229 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 XRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 120,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower brace bar corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower brace bar corroded

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 120,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower brace bar corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower brace bar corroded

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts resting on exhaust tail pipe (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 113,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 112,039 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by both frontmost mounting bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 106,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body / chassis support bar corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,962 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 99,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,618 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,042 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,836 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,476 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,929 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 27,235 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2008 27,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,355 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 XRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRA, 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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KV04 XRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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