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MT04 RAV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,627 mi
Last recorded139,627 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 RAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 139,627 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 139,526 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 139,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure by axle bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 138,454 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust hanger loose by axle

Pass 23 May 2023 134,910 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

signs of oil leak from engine

Fail 12 May 2023 134,900 miles

Offside Exhaust system insecure by rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear spring needs better inspection at bottom to see if broken or just rusty

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

signs of oil leak from engine

Pass 17 May 2022 134,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 132,629 miles

Offside exhaust braket missing but not loose

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2020 130,000 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 127,374 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,940 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 113,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust hanger broken

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,709 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 105,707 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,405 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades poor

Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,282 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)

both front tyres wearing uneven

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,385 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 78,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,062 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 33,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MT04 RAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MT04 RAV, 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 MT04 RAV registered?

MT04 RAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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