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Y13 OBC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,228 mi
Last recorded55,228 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 OBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 55,228 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 55,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 54,939 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 54,861 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,728 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 54,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 53,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,422 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 51,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,291 miles

Some play/wear in offside front lower rear ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,391 miles

Front brake pads worn to service limit

Nearisde rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,890 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 29,390 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 27,457 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 27,423 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2009 25,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,791 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 18,156 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,028 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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Y13 OBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y13 OBC, 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 Y13 OBC registered?

Y13 OBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is Y13 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y13 OBC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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