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ST04 XVV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,998 mi
Last recorded92,998 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 XVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,998 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under vehicle covered by under trays

Fail 8 Sep 2015 92,996 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ran flat (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under vehicle covered by under trays

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,444 miles

exhaust centre pipe to n/s bracket broken

Fail 20 Jun 2014 85,443 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust centre pipe to n/s bracket broken

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,520 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 67,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,915 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,914 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,469 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,385 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly on their inner edges and are on the limits of wear.

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)

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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ST04 XVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST04 XVV, 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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ST04 XVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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