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KW04 UDX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,621 mi
Last recorded105,621 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 UDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,621 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of twin pipes join (7.1.2)

Central o/s rear exhaust hanger corroded loose ,exhaust still secure

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 105,621 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of twin pipes join (7.1.2)

Central o/s rear exhaust hanger corroded loose ,exhaust still secure

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,840 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,586 miles

1.rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2014 89,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1.rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,263 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 85,263 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,709 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

long handbrake travel

Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,659 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,550 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,403 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,368 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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KW04 UDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KW04 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

KW04 UDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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