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KW53 VBP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,579 mi
Last recorded68,579 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 VBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 68,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 63,084 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 57,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 57,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,557 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 53,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,197 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,967 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW IN CENTRES OF TREAD 3/4MM DEPTH

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,811 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,863 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,137 miles

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,251 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 18,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,288 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 23 Oct 2009 16,378 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 12,200 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2007 6,625 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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KW53 VBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KW53 VBP, 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 KW53 VBP registered?

KW53 VBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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