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VAC 80X

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,661 mi
Last recorded99,661 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAC 80X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,661 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 99,614 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,946 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 86,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f brake backing plate corroded

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,161 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 83,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,713 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 80,713 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clean and grease all metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,826 miles

Advise engine management light on.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise under trays and rear swing arm covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,809 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal pipe is slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays and wisebone plastic covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,547 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,547 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,348 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,336 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,579 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,502 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,922 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 25,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,125 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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VAC 80X 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 66.7%.

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 VAC 80X, 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 VAC 80X registered?

VAC 80X is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is VAC 80X safe to buy?

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