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KY04 NPU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,170 mi
Last recorded95,170 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 NPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,170 miles

Offside Front Door & Wing Damage

Fail 18 Mar 2025 95,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 93,915 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 92,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,875 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut with rusty cords exposed plus cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre 2 nails on edge ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

bonnet prop doesn't hold

Fail 29 Mar 2021 89,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

bonnet prop doesn't hold

Pass 15 Apr 2020 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,567 miles

Slight perishing on o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2019 85,567 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight perishing on o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,488 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,371 miles

Front slight play in roll bar bushes

Front slight play in wheel bearings

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Perishing on n/s/f tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,587 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 39,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,915 miles

Slight damage to outer wall and several cuts in tread area of n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,590 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,630 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

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 NPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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