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NL04 NYY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,409 mi
Last recorded118,409 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 NYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 118,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 113,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 111,375 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 111,326 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 109,398 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 109,366 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,994 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 105,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,597 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 102,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,098 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,936 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak drop on exhaust

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak drop on exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,361 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

osf headlamp misted up but still gives beam pattern

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 81,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 75,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front exhaust bracket missing system still secure

play in steering box

play in steering idler

rear exhaust hanger coroded off system secure

Fail 20 May 2013 75,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front exhaust bracket missing system still secure

play in steering box

play in steering idler

rear exhaust hanger coroded off system secure

Pass 1 May 2012 69,263 miles

E.M.L on display

Fail 1 May 2012 69,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L on display

Pass 17 May 2011 65,129 miles

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

n/s head lamp damp

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,524 miles

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

center exhaust hanger coroded

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,357 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 41,306 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,950 miles

o/s/front tyre has cut in side wall †(continental contisport contact 225/45/zr17)

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 NYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NYY, 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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NL04 NYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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