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RL04 AAY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,709 mi
Last recorded59,709 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 59,709 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre right mount (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 59,699 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre right mount (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,732 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,888 miles

Advise bracket for left headlamp broken (aim ok when tested).

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,728 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,801 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,891 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in the side wall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,622 miles

Hand brake has long travel

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in the side wall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,449 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Fail 8 Jul 2011 28,437 miles

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

Hand brake has long travel

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,978 miles

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

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 AAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AAY, 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 AAY registered?

RL04 AAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for RL04 AAY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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