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SL04 SAL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,571 mi
Last recorded107,571 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 SAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,848 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected power cable throgh bonnet and door n/s (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at gearbox (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

day running lights dont dim when sidelights swiched on

handbrake has long travel

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 83,903 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 83,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 79,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,157 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 63,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,253 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 45,253 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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SL04 SAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL04 SAL, 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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SL04 SAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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