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VU04 CLV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,218 mi
Last recorded147,218 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 142,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 142,803 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 140,772 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 140,734 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 136,557 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 136,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 121,947 miles

Exhaust deteriorated plus unattached central mounting

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated (condensation)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 113,455 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Engine under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,317 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 108,317 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,320 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheel arches on the vehicle are corroded but have no sharp edges

centre exhaust mount ing missing,exhaust still supported

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2015 98,501 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheel arches on the vehicle are corroded but have no sharp edges

both front tyres wearing on the edges

centre exhaust mount ing missing,exhaust still supported

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,347 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,971 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,956 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,440 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,348 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,759 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 21,384 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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VU04 CLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VU04 CLV, 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 VU04 CLV registered?

VU04 CLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is VU04 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 CLV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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