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RX04 BKE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,541 mi
Last recorded182,541 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 BKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 182,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion underside vehicle - suspension components, subframes, fuel pipes, wheel arches

Fail 5 Apr 2022 182,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 172,322 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 172,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 165,985 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 165,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 159,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 159,190 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 141,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 128,363 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear tyres getting low

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,521 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 9 Mar 2011 64,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,661 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,640 miles

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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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RX04 BKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RX04 BKE, 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 RX04 BKE registered?

RX04 BKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for RX04 BKE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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