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XIL 220

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,192 mi
Last recorded117,192 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 220
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 117,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 112,055 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 109,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 107,830 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 107,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,446 miles

225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS & 245/40/17 X 2 REARS ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened R SF VHSC & SA'S PLASTIC COVERS-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 106,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS & 245/40/17 X 2 REARS ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened R SF VHSC & SA'S PLASTIC COVERS-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 104,338 miles

SERV?..CHIPS W/SCREEN,PLASTIC COVERS ETC X 3 ,,225/45/17 X 2 FRONTS & 245/40/17 X 2 REARS,,REAR SUS ARMS PLASTIC COVERS ,,

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,560 miles

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

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

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 97,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,323 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre worn on o/s/rear

slight bind on n/s/front brake

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 92,323 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/rear tyre worn on o/s/rear

slight bind on n/s/front brake

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,011 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 87,008 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 81,688 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 81,688 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,855 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 71,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,367 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,000 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm

Exhaust System Rusty

Rear Brake Pads 3mm

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,811 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 50,792 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 29 Aug 2008 30,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,313 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,308 miles

S.R.S. light on

n/s/f tyre sidewll damaged

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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XIL 220 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XIL 220, 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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XIL 220 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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