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ML04 NCA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,737 mi
Last recorded101,737 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 NCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 101,737 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD edge replace ASAP 205/55 R16 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

key difficult to turn n0t recognised ?

Fail 9 Mar 2026 101,737 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD edge replace ASAP 205/55 R16 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

key difficult to turn n0t recognised ?

Pass 5 Mar 2025 87,244 miles

Middle box corroded (outer skin,no blows)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight Steamed

Pass 25 Apr 2024 87,121 miles

Offside Front Head light Steamed

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

middle box corroded(outer skin,no blows)

Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

middle box corroded(outer skin,no blows)

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,513 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts Ingress of water (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 85,513 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts Ingress of water (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 84,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Ingress of water (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Ingress of water (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 84,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Ingress of water (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Ingress of water (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 - 3mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 - 4mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 82,125 miles

Central Front Power steering ram leaking Steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp is full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,256 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 77,505 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under shields fitted obscuring view

Fail 19 Dec 2016 77,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under shields fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,859 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,008 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,328 miles

slight play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light inscure

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,660 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

slight oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,541 miles

Offside rear tyre worn down to markers 225/50R16W

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,549 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 30,549 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,611 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,028 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,446 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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ML04 NCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NCA, 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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ML04 NCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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