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Y2 ARF

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,542 mi
Last recorded62,542 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 62,542 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 60,113 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and osf tyres heavily wearing/worn on edges of tyre treads. poss tracking fault. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 57,135 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 57,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 53,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,681 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 49,472 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 46,800 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 46,781 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 45,411 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 40,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 35,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 35,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,090 miles

front tyres sidewall splits/cracks

Fail 18 Mar 2017 31,090 miles

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

front tyres sidewall splits/cracks

Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,631 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,765 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 24,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,146 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 22 Mar 2013 20,772 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 16 Mar 2012 20,080 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,163 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,756 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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Y2 ARF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y2 ARF, 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 Y2 ARF registered?

Y2 ARF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for Y2 ARF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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