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PA04 GGX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,316 mi
Last recorded63,316 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 GGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 63,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,130 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 63,130 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 62,917 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 62,917 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,518 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,394 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 60,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Behind ABS unit (4.11 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,911 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 56,896 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft gaiter insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2018 56,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear drive shaft gaiter insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,482 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,038 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,414 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 50,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,603 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,817 miles

nsr suspension creaking badly

Pass 17 May 2011 37,109 miles

Front discs worn

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,759 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 25,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,121 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,050 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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PA04 GGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PA04 GGX, 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 PA04 GGX registered?

PA04 GGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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