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RF04 YVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,761 mi
Last recorded88,761 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 YVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 88,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,718 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 87,281 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 86,897 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2023 86,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2022 85,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 85,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 84,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 81,494 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,895 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 77,895 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,245 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 77,243 miles

Ball joint has excessive play both front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,240 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,518 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,833 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 24,830 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,522 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,063 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,011 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to under trays 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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RF04 YVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RF04 YVE, 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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What year was RF04 YVE registered?

RF04 YVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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