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RL04 AAN

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,762 mi
Last recorded67,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 AAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 67,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 67,733 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 67,733 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 64,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 64,070 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,473 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,429 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 60,429 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,042 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,518 miles

Covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,781 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,781 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust braket corroded off how ever exhaust still secure (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,570 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported advise centre exhust bracket corroded off exhust still secure (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 48,105 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust bracket at rear corroded/broken off system secure

Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,105 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

exhaust bracket at rear corroded/broken off system secure

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 39,337 miles

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

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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RL04 AAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 RL04 AAN, 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 RL04 AAN registered?

RL04 AAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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