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RF04 UVR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,017 mi
Last recorded129,017 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 UVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 129,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit [tyre perished] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread / cuts close to cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens fading

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Oct 2018 129,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit [tyre perished] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread / cuts close to cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens fading

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 129,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,806 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust brackets broken but system is still supported

Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,421 miles

Corrosion to fuel pipe at rear

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

One centre exhaust mount snapped off

Fail 16 Aug 2016 125,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to fuel pipe at rear

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

One centre exhaust mount snapped off

Pass 28 Aug 2015 123,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 119,449 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,737 miles

Brake pipes have light corrosion front to rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 101,094 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 101,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,255 miles

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

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

rear brakes getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,841 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 64,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,222 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,169 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 23,169 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,926 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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RF04 UVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF04 UVR, 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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RF04 UVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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