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SK04 LKC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,181 mi
Last recorded86,181 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 LKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 86,181 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 86,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 84,978 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 84,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 80,849 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 80,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 76,241 miles

under guards fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,101 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 60,456 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,872 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 54,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,767 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,826 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,885 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 28 May 2009 25,885 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,516 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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)

Pass 28 May 2007 18,820 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 18,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SK04 LKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK04 LKC, 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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SK04 LKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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