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MK04 XSB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 46,510 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,868 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,413 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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MK04 XSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MK04 XSB, 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 MK04 XSB registered?

MK04 XSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is MK04 XSB safe to buy?

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