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PE04 UST

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,117 mi
Last recorded147,117 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 UST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 147,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 129,983 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 120,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,179 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 114,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,554 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,903 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,158 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 104,119 miles

Deep cut in nearside front tyre

Exhaust system corroded

Rumble when rear wheels are rotated, possibly from rear differential

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,013 miles

Centre Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2016 101,003 miles

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

Centre Rear exhaust deteriorated

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

engine managment lamp illuminated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,277 miles

advise centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 90,277 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,364 miles

advise all brake pads wearing low

advise centre section exhaust corroded

advise rear differential n/s driveshaft seal slight weep

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

advise all brake pads wearing low

advise centre section exhaust corroded

advise rear differential n/s driveshaft seal slight weep

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic sill covers,covering sills

Slight surface corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,047 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,601 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,680 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 49,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,297 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,707 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 UST is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UST, 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 UST is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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