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KW04 KAR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,367 mi
Last recorded93,367 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 KAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,367 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,838 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 81,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 74,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 72,270 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,163 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,821 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 67,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,521 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,876 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,865 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 May 2012 44,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,573 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 37,573 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 31,230 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,506 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)

Pass 1 May 2008 16,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,399 miles

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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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KW04 KAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KW04 KAR, 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 KW04 KAR registered?

KW04 KAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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