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PE04 RCV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

105,147 mi
Last recorded105,147 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 RCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 105,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 95,989 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 95,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,388 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 88,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,186 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 79,976 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,970 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,805 miles

Central propshaft centre bearing mounting rubber deteriorated/split

Fail 7 Aug 2020 78,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 78,554 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe corroded

front exhaust mount detached

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,254 miles

Central Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm, and tyre perished. 225/50/16 92v

rear prop shaft mount deterioated

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm, and tyre perished. 225/50/16 92v

rear prop shaft mount deterioated

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,113 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Oct 2016 76,113 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge.(tracking req)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,152 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Nov 2015 74,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,086 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,625 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Rear brakes screech.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 69,613 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded.

Rear brakes screech.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,937 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished ,kerbed

offside front tyre wearing low on inner part of tread

Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished ,kerbed

offside front tyre wearing low on inner part of tread

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,622 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,694 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 58,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,646 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,601 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 RCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 RCV, 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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PE04 RCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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