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N23 BCS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,779 mi
Last recorded95,779 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 BCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 95,779 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp aim just in tolerance with adjuster maxed

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all exhaust mountings corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2024 93,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall excessively damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all exhaust mountings corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,378 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,382 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 90,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 88,770 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper smears slightly

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper smears slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,946 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,450 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,532 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 61,532 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,279 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,138 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,647 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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N23 BCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N23 BCS, 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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N23 BCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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