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PB04 BAB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,974 mi
Last recorded96,974 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB04 BAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,974 miles

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

front tyres worn slighlty on inside edges

Fail 4 Sep 2024 96,974 miles

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

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

front tyres worn slighlty on inside edges

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,079 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 92,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 85,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold on inner edge - strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 76,301 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 76,301 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 76,301 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,897 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,025 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to get low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,784 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,606 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 45,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,151 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 29,151 miles

Offside Front 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 29 Jun 2010 25,028 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,107 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 17,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

bolts broken in both front hubs requires stud removal

recommend renew remaining bolts to front hubs

Pass 26 Oct 2007 15,427 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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PB04 BAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PB04 BAB, 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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PB04 BAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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