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OE04 EVG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,702 mi
Last recorded110,702 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 EVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 110,702 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 110,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,477 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,223 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 105,189 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,871 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,310 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 93,294 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,709 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,621 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 2 Dec 2014 77,621 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,194 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 68,106 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2012 48,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,468 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 21 Jan 2011 41,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,471 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,285 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 28,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 23,431 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,041 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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OE04 EVG 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 60.9%.

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 OE04 EVG, 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 OE04 EVG registered?

OE04 EVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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