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SN04 XSY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,084 mi
Last recorded99,084 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 XSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,800 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,050 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 93,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 93,127 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,086 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 89,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 72,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 63,390 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished (245/40/17w)

rear exhaust has surface corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 58,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 58,657 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low

exhaust rusty

steering arm play nearside front

Pass 3 May 2012 53,353 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside tyre has small chunk out sidewall.

offside rear tyre on 2mm centre tread.245/40zr17y

Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside tyre has small chunk out sidewall.

offside rear tyre on 2mm centre tread.245/40zr17y

Fail 24 Mar 2010 46,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,017 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,150 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,068 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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SN04 XSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SN04 XSY, 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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SN04 XSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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