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VU04 KWX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,132 mi
Last recorded86,132 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 86,132 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

drive belt slightly deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,190 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,256 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,732 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)

Pass 4 May 2011 52,212 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,205 miles

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 11 Jun 2008 21,309 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,477 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,193 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 KWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

VU04 KWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 KWX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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