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OU04 VOM

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,260 mi
Last recorded70,260 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 VOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 70,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 69,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 69,014 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 69,014 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,870 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,089 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 62,574 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,468 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 61,468 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,291 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,374 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,653 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 51,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,819 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,947 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,867 miles

Front tyres nearing legal limit (Worn inner edges)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,277 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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OU04 VOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU04 VOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU04 VOM registered?

OU04 VOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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The MOT history for OU04 VOM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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