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NY04 EPL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,722 mi
Last recorded109,722 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 EPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 109,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside corroded.

Pass 24 May 2023 108,800 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 108,692 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 108,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 108,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,247 miles

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

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 92,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,620 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,056 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,873 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear steel brake pipes slight corroded

steering damper has slight movment

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,693 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 49,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,125 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,562 miles

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

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

l/h wiper blade smearing slightly.

Fail 3 Jul 2007 27,562 miles

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

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

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

l/h wiper blade smearing slightly.

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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NY04 EPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NY04 EPL, 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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NY04 EPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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