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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust rear silencer croded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rubber starting to crack in tread pattern. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust clamp slack and causing rattle noise. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre rubber starting to crack in tread pattern. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Corroded
O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Corroded
O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust clamp burst at cat
exhaust corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes greased
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust clamp burst at cat
exhaust corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes greased
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded and peeling
fuel pipes starting to corrode
sill covers and engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2nd REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DE/SCALING
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SF04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 SLK, 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 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2004.
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