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RA04 SAV

2020 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

165,091 mi
Last recorded165,091 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 165,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed inner tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body back of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall & worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area corroded

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2025 67,020 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 66,903 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 160,814 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 60,026 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 149,751 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 50,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,056 miles

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 both (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,225 miles

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 both (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2021 130,280 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 130,260 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2019 126,587 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 126,580 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 124,765 miles

test started at 12..52 computer failure to register

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,142 miles

Central both exhaust mountings - corroded / fractured

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,187 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,641 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,317 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 87,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,899 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,895 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008
Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,764 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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RA04 SAV is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 RA04 SAV, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RA04 SAV is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 November 2020.

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