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RY04 YRA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,348 mi
Last recorded92,348 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 YRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 92,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,828 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 78,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 76,732 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,491 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 74,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 74,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 72,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,948 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 70,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,213 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,639 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,414 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 61,414 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,938 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,371 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,781 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,649 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Remove bracket from windscreen

Steering damper leaking slightly [damp]

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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RY04 YRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RY04 YRA, 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 RY04 YRA registered?

RY04 YRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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