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MM04 XOU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,713 mi
Last recorded107,713 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 XOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 107,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,116 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,608 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 102,608 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,555 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 101,555 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,971 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 99,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 95,659 miles

Central Exhaust joint badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm, outer bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Strengthening brace has slight corrosion

Fail 17 May 2019 95,581 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust joint badly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm, outer bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Strengthening brace has slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 92,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 89,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 86,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,450 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded, outer skin comming away,

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,943 miles

condensation n/s headlight.

exhaust centre box corroded outer skin coming away.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,037 miles

exhaust centre box corroded outer skin coming away.

full engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,937 miles

full engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,793 miles

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

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

full engine & under body covers fitted/ centre exhaust corroded & outer skin coming away/

Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,483 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 67,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,062 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,427 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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MM04 XOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MM04 XOU, 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 MM04 XOU registered?

MM04 XOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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