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PE04 RAU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

198,216 mi
Last recorded198,216 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 198,216 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Pass 14 Nov 2024 175,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 175,629 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one fixing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 152,506 miles

Center exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2022 152,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 151,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 151,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,370 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 149,352 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 139,678 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 139,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,855 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 127,850 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,651 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 103,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,111 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 89,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,039 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,039 miles

Passenger door mirror housing loose.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,039 miles

Passenger door mirror housing loose.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,909 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,757 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,795 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,099 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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PE04 RAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PE04 RAU, 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 PE04 RAU registered?

PE04 RAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is PE04 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE04 RAU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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