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V9 VPS

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,980 mi
Last recorded70,980 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 VPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 70,980 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2023 61,191 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 61,189 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 60,981 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 60,981 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 58,677 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,647 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 55,647 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 53,075 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,593 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,107 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 51,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,942 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,740 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,499 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,631 miles

n/s/r hand brake effort only130kg

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,213 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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V9 VPS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 V9 VPS, 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 V9 VPS registered?

V9 VPS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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