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R25 AEG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,033 mi
Last recorded67,033 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 AEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,033 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 67,033 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,228 miles

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,619 miles

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

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 64,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Apr 2021 63,432 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 63,432 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))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 62,162 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 62,162 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 60,806 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 2 May 2018 60,806 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,115 miles

n/s/f inner tyre wall has cut

Fail 5 Aug 2014 52,080 miles

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f inner tyre wall has cut

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 49,025 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,308 miles

front brake discs show sign's of pitting (require attention)

offside rear brake disc show's sign's of pitting

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,174 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 34,223 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,128 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,274 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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R25 AEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R25 AEG, 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 R25 AEG registered?

R25 AEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is R25 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 AEG shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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