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S26 AKF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,805 mi
Last recorded91,805 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 AKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 91,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear rear subframe corroded

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2021 89,190 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 87,783 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 87,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,408 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,513 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 73,513 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,926 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)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 62,926 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

near side head light damp

Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,888 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 54,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,373 miles

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 13 May 2009 45,915 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 41,464 miles

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

whinning noise from engine possable bearing wearing.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,998 miles

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

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)

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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S26 AKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 S26 AKF, 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 S26 AKF registered?

S26 AKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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