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SG04 VXS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,622 mi
Last recorded89,622 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 VXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,622 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,296 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front water condensation headlamp

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,261 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front water condensation headlamp

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 85,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 74,384 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,383 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,107 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,107 miles

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

front exhaust hanger corroded and broke away

Pass 30 May 2009 46,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,763 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 31,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SG04 VXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG04 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG04 VXS registered?

SG04 VXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SG04 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG04 VXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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