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PM04 KXC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,502 mi
Last recorded173,502 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 KXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 173,502 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 173,496 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 162,881 miles

Battery loose in casing will not fail

Corrosion to underbody/chassis/axles in places

EML on (EngineManagementLight)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Of engine ()

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe coming from pump (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Cracked (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 140,081 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

both front bearings have play but not excessive

damage to windscreen outside of swept area or drivers view of the road

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2017 140,080 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive emission outside of allowed tolerances test aborted due to oil and coolant light illuminating during test (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on main beam bulb appears to be incorrectly fitted/ not illuminating forward veiw (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

both front bearings have play but not excessive

damage to windscreen outside of swept area or drivers view of the road

engine management light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 117,292 miles

Damage to windscreen.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 117,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Damage to windscreen.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,664 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 89,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 64,060 miles

Damage to windscreen.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,060 miles

Damage to windscreen.

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,359 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,252 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,663 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,447 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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PM04 KXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PM04 KXC, 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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What year was PM04 KXC registered?

PM04 KXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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