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RE04 KSX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,733 mi
Last recorded99,733 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 KSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,733 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,319 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 83,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2013 75,248 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 75,248 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre.

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 3 Feb 2010 58,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,039 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 37,039 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear no.plates water damaged

pas leaking from steering box area

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,180 miles

Damage to n/s door.

Front tyres on limit, n/s bald on outer edge.

N/s/f corner of bumper sticking out slightly.

N/s/r tyre on limit.

Slight play in drag link, n/s.

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 KSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSX, 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 KSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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