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SY04 SYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,582 mi
Last recorded40,582 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 40,582 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 39,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 37,889 miles

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

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

advised engine cover fitted under trays

Fail 24 Jul 2023 37,889 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

advised bas lamp is on esp lamp too

advised engine cover fitted under trays

Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,928 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 36,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 36,021 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front Wheel Bearings Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General Corrosion To Underside

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill Covers And Under Trays Fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 34,973 miles

advised brake pipes been greased

advised exhaust rusty flanges outer skin corroded

advised nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised unable inspection all pipes hiden

advised underside rusty places

Fail 11 Jun 2020 34,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised brake pipes been greased

advised exhaust rusty flanges outer skin corroded

advised nsf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised nsf tyre perished

advised nsr tyre close limit

advised unable inspection all pipes hiden

advised underside rusty places

Pass 8 May 2019 32,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,546 miles

Front tyres perishing

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,148 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,674 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 14,575 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 8,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,774 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 3,772 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 May 2007 2,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 2,531 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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SY04 SYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SY04 SYC, 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 SY04 SYC registered?

SY04 SYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is SY04 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY04 SYC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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