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RE04 KSK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,992 mi
Last recorded71,992 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 KSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 71,992 miles

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

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

front stabiliser arms slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 71,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

dashboard insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2025 71,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

dashboard insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,755 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,385 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 65,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 59,052 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 55,602 miles

ALL road wheels deteriorated (alloys)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerbing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,277 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,004 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 46,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,865 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 37,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,767 miles

chip in windscreen

offside mirror in a very poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2015 37,767 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

offside mirror in a very poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,097 miles

front discs worn

front pads very low

heavy oil leak from gear box

near side front tyre heavily perished

off side door mirror in poor conditon

rear tyres 3mm

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,253 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wall Starting to crack & wear.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S mirror starting to discolour

Slight Corrosion N/S/R Under body by RearSilencer.

Slight Corrosion N/S/R arch.

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 32,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/F Tyre Wall Starting to crack & wear.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S mirror starting to discolour

Slight Corrosion N/S/R Under body by RearSilencer.

Slight Corrosion N/S/R arch.

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,863 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 23,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,597 miles

both rear tyer side walls perished

offside wing mirror discoloured

stone chip in front screen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,167 miles

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

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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RE04 KSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE04 KSK, 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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RE04 KSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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