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RV04 RBF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,472 mi
Last recorded70,472 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 RBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,472 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 68,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 66,007 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 61,803 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,000 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,669 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,110 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,068 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 39,066 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,564 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,599 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,370 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,785 miles

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

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

front brake condition low

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 7 Apr 2008 17,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake condition low

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,919 miles

slight damage to o/s/f n/s/f road wheel

small chip in front screen bottom

some fuel and brake pipes can not be checked due to under vehicle covers

Fail 19 Apr 2007 13,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight damage to o/s/f n/s/f road wheel

small chip in front screen bottom

some fuel and brake pipes can not be checked due to under vehicle covers

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 RBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF registered?

RV04 RBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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