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KW04 YBL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 YBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 121,178 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery carrier area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both rear strienghting bars signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2023 121,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery carrier area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both rear strienghting bars signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 118,213 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,464 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 113,304 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear indicator output reduced

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 110,451 miles

Rear rear exhaust corroded and front pipe mounting bracket corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,577 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 106,577 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,972 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 16 Jun 2014 91,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,609 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,990 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,394 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,657 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 37,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,634 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 37,626 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 29,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,618 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 YBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YBL, 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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KW04 YBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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