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KY04 VNF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,206 mi
Last recorded99,206 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 99,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 99,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 99,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 86,053 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 86,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,101 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 79,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 71,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,724 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 69,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen washer not working

Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,244 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,097 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)

n/s/f. tyre tread is worn low on the inner edge.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

n/s/f. tyre tread is worn low on the inner edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wiper blades are worn.

Pass 9 May 2012 43,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,034 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 38,034 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 32,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 32,537 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 26,752 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 26,752 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 20,521 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

osf corner of bumper damaged no sharp edges showing & secure

Pass 7 May 2008 20,521 miles

osf corner of bumper damaged no sharp edges showing & secure

Pass 15 May 2007 15,351 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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KY04 VNF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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