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W600 BAT

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,467 mi
Last recorded57,467 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW600 BAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear differential mount worn and knocking ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 57,410 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,340 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 57,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forwardmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rearmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forwardmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rearmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 56,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forwardmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rearmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forwardmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rearmost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,990 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front windscreen has a small stone chip

Pass 8 Nov 2019 53,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 51,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 47,003 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 47,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,978 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,720 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 36,720 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 26,943 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,340 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 18,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,705 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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W600 BAT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W600 BAT, 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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W600 BAT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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