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RE04 YBC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,254 mi
Last recorded50,254 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 YBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 50,254 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 48,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 44,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,846 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,838 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 37,339 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,446 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres tread worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,607 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,996 miles

engine management light remains on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 25,408 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 24,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 24,712 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,093 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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RE04 YBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE04 YBC registered?

RE04 YBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is RE04 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 YBC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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