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KV04 YJT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,009 miles

both front tyre sidewalls have cuts that have been glued

general corrosion to both front lower wishbone chassis mount area and also to o/s/f upper wishbone mount

general corrosion to rear subframe and chassis mounts

Fail 25 Mar 2025 79,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyre sidewalls have cuts that have been glued

general corrosion to both front lower wishbone chassis mount area and also to o/s/f upper wishbone mount

general corrosion to rear subframe and chassis mounts

Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,148 miles

Center exhaust silencer corroded

Door sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of door sills

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where rear sub frame mount to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where rear sub frame mount to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,615 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Steering damper has negligible dampening effect

Fail 8 Jun 2023 76,615 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Steering damper has negligible dampening effect

Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 75,678 miles

nearside just starting to erar on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,391 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,829 miles

exhaust rusting

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust rusting

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,544 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,387 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 72,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all brake discs rusty

low service brake performance pass

Fail 14 Apr 2016 71,032 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner track rod dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all brake discs rusty

low service brake performance pass

Fail 3 Feb 2015 68,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,026 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,150 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 59,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 28 Jan 2013 50,798 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,259 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,544 miles

All tyres worn inner edges.[n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low tread depth.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,494 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,819 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,478 miles

Diff leaking oil

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,343 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YJT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV04 YJT, 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 YJT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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