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RS02 ROS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,273 mi
Last recorded84,273 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS02 ROS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,802 miles

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2024 82,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe rusty

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 80,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,735 miles

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

rear tyres worn close limit

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,622 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,010 miles

slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,762 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 30,836 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,245 miles

Central Rear Brake pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread low

Offside Rear Tyre tread low

Fail 15 Nov 2017 61,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Brake pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread low

Offside Rear Tyre tread low

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,044 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Nov 2016 58,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,477 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,549 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 48,549 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,440 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 38,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,479 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 15,357 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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RS02 ROS 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 RS02 ROS, 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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RS02 ROS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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