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NL04 NYM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,838 mi
Last recorded107,838 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 NYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 107,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 103,270 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 103,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 98,599 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 98,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 97,699 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,658 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 91,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,600 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 87,169 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 87,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,783 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,556 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,556 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,435 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,534 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,581 miles

NSR number plate bulb dull

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nsf and osf steering linkage arms

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,703 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,848 miles

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

oil leak front of engine

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,581 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Feb 2010 53,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,454 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,998 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,504 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 21,503 miles

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

fluid leak on gearbox

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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NL04 NYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL04 NYM, 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 NL04 NYM registered?

NL04 NYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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