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MB04 EEA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,716 mi
Last recorded72,716 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 EEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,716 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,708 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 66,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,647 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,647 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 57,784 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 57,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 52,891 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 52,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken on exhaust (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,150 miles

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

slight cut on n/s rear tyre kerbing ring

Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 46,422 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,841 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,034 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,990 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,407 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,561 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 18,551 miles

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

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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MB04 EEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MB04 EEA, 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 MB04 EEA registered?

MB04 EEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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The MOT history for MB04 EEA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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