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Y12 CRB

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,749 mi
Last recorded55,749 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 CRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 55,749 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 53,341 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 53,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 50,589 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 47,195 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 43,471 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 40,981 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 38,346 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 31,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,715 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 29,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 27,818 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 24,712 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,811 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 21,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,102 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,947 miles

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 1 May 2010 13,475 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,181 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,123 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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Y12 CRB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y12 CRB, 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 Y12 CRB registered?

Y12 CRB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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