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UIG 1225

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 1225
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 52,799 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,411 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 51,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,749 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 48,749 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,926 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 46,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,974 miles

Service D exceeded by 1747 days

Fail 15 Aug 2015 27,684 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Castor (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine warning light on dash

Service D exceeded by 1747 days

Pass 16 Aug 2014 42,216 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

idle slightly erratic but within test parameters. o/s/r centre exhaust support missing but exhaust secure. slight moisture in o/s mirror indicator,light not affected.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 40,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml warning light illuminated

Fail 24 Aug 2013 40,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eml warning light illuminated

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Near side rear tyre split on inner wall badly

Fail 16 Aug 2012 38,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Near side rear tyre split on inner wall badly

Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,228 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked on inner wall

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 36,185 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre cracked on inner wall

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2010 34,065 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

calipers slightly wet from previous brake fluid replacement before mot

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,233 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,068 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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UIG 1225 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 UIG 1225, 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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UIG 1225 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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