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SV04 RXB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,404 mi
Last recorded191,404 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 RXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 191,404 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both sides rear hub assembly lower bushes worn and deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2017 191,404 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both sides rear hub assembly lower bushes worn and deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 160,303 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 160,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,758 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 122,758 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,169 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 87,169 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,029 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to clearly see front and rear inner brake pads

Fail 14 Oct 2013 60,029 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

STRONG RECOMMENDATION, N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT HAS PLAY

exhaust front and middle brackets broken

unable to clearly see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,634 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 39,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,032 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,020 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 33,026 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust braket corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,175 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,697 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,814 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight trans fluid leak

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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SV04 RXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV04 RXB, 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 SV04 RXB registered?

SV04 RXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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