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Y222 SLC

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,981 mi
Last recorded84,981 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 SLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 84,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 84,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 78,786 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,403 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 73,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,963 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 66,963 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,447 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 48,530 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,184 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,935 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 45,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,892 miles

Nail in rear tyre

all 4 tyres cracking

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,717 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,140 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,140 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,217 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,863 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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Y222 SLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y222 SLC, 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 Y222 SLC registered?

Y222 SLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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