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RV04 PWU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

70,762 mi
Last recorded70,762 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 PWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,762 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 68,884 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 68,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,516 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,493 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 66,493 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 62,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 62,931 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,613 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 60,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,814 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 55,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 46,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,138 miles

slight play noted in steering box

Fail 6 Apr 2012 33,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 33,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,820 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,239 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre tread worn inside edges

Fail 15 Oct 2010 31,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre tread worn inside edges

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,645 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,033 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 PWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWU, 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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RV04 PWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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