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SC04 YRD

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,592 mi
Last recorded81,592 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 YRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 81,592 miles

Underbody corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2025 79,701 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,073 miles

all underneath corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 79,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened O/S/R suspension arm lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear side under the vehicle corroded

Under the vehicle engine side fitted tray

Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,701 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 78,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 77,352 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 77,352 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,193 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 76,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,357 miles

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of front to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Jun 2019 74,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

headlights slightly hazy

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm tread and age cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 3mm tread, inner edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 71,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm tread and age cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has 3mm tread, inner edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 68,790 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 63,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,037 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,952 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,826 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,529 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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SC04 YRD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC04 YRD, 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 SC04 YRD registered?

SC04 YRD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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