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RV04 PVF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,923 mi
Last recorded51,923 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 PVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,923 miles

Both tyres worn unevenly across tread / stepping

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 50,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 49,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,475 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,227 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,349 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,896 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 34,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres bald in inner tread area, o/s/f close to cord exposure

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,939 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge. rear tyres at 3mm.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,316 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,908 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,100 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,767 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,645 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,818 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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RV04 PVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RV04 PVF, 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 RV04 PVF registered?

RV04 PVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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