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SR04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,463 mi
Last recorded83,463 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 82,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Plastic covers fitted to rear lower suspension arms

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 81,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,833 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r suspension lower arms

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 79,833 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r suspension lower arms

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,326 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 78,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,908 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,790 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,684 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,788 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake hose feed pipes

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Plastic floor covers fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,997 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 59,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,290 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,258 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,124 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SR04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 SR04 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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What year was SR04 SLK registered?

SR04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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