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SO04 UOA

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 UOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 72,641 miles

Front steering arm damper slight weep

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

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

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

both catalytic converters internals loose

Fail 10 May 2019 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front steering arm damper slight weep

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

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

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

both catalytic converters internals loose

Pass 3 May 2018 70,980 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 70,980 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2017 69,050 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 69,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 66,973 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 63,600 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 60,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 56,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,318 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 51,316 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 45,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 39,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 34,328 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,568 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 19,566 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SO04 UOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO04 UOA, 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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SO04 UOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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