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VU04 KXK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,781 mi
Last recorded72,781 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 KXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Middle of tread ()

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

Pass 21 May 2025 67,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 67,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,311 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all metal brake pipes heavily greased limiting inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2023 65,380 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all metal brake pipes greased limiting inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,083 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

all metal brake pipes greased limiting inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,694 miles

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 17 Mar 2020 61,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,232 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 60,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,475 miles

E.M.L. Light on

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,706 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,729 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,162 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 47,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,228 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,864 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 KXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 KXK registered?

VU04 KXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 KXK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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