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VK04 THG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,891 mi
Last recorded98,891 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 THG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 98,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 97,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,392 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 86,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 77,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in n/s head lamp

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,708 miles

offside front door mirror has build up of condensation within indicator lense

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,889 miles

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,277 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,498 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 13 Feb 2009 32,182 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 32,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,065 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 22,065 miles

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

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

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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VK04 THG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK04 THG, 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 VK04 THG registered?

VK04 THG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VK04 THG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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