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KY04 LFW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 96,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,853 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 90,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,945 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 88,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 84,177 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,076 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 82,076 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

silencer heat shield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2019 78,459 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,640 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 75,640 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,483 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 69,483 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,856 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Feb 2013 48,767 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 48,767 miles

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,801 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 41,799 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,660 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,042 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,215 miles

O/S & N/S/ front tyres scrubbing on inside

Fail 23 Feb 2009 24,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S & N/S/ front tyres scrubbing on inside

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,827 miles

*front tyres worn on edges*

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 22,827 miles

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

*front tyres worn on edges*

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,201 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)

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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KY04 LFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KY04 LFW, 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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KY04 LFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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