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PG04 KKW

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,819 mi
Last recorded74,819 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 KKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,819 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 74,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 65,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear to rear brake flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 64,630 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside going into brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 62,607 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside going into flexi hoses corroded/and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

Fail 11 Dec 2023 62,607 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside going into flexi hoses corroded/and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,737 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 60,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,870 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,598 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,085 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 45,073 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,539 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

slight condensation in N/S/F headlight

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,976 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 38,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 33,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,706 miles

o/sf tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2013 27,697 miles

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

o/sf tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,056 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,567 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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PG04 KKW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PG04 KKW, 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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PG04 KKW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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