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SK04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,273 mi
Last recorded82,273 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 82,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,277 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,355 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 58,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,935 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,255 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,210 miles

Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,912 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 39,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,816 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 37,816 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

rear brake pads, look low.

some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,665 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,661 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,685 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,755 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 20,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,780 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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SK04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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SK04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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