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SF04 RKP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,378 mi
Last recorded103,378 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 RKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 103,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,385 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,176 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,134 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 88,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,345 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 73,333 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

suspect centre catalytic converter not fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,154 miles

offside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Fail 5 Jun 2015 73,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 10 May 2014 72,919 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 72,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,650 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 63,440 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,436 miles

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

front discs slight worn

Fail 8 Jun 2010 57,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs slight worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2009 52,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,640 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,031 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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SF04 RKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF04 RKP, 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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SF04 RKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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