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ML04 AYM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,148 mi
Last recorded101,148 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 AYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,148 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 101,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2020 96,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,559 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 93,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 88,104 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 85,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,888 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 73,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Nov 2014 70,507 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre 3mm

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,021 miles

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,906 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 60,906 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,317 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,330 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 45,330 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,494 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 37,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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ML04 AYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ML04 AYM, 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 ML04 AYM registered?

ML04 AYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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