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RE04 UHP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,090 mi
Last recorded112,090 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 UHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 107,324 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 107,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 102,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,310 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 92,251 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,473 miles

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,469 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,477 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 11 Aug 2010 53,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot struts very soft

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,869 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,824 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,540 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

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 UHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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