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Y5 KCL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 KCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 111,768 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Fail 30 Jun 2023 111,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Pass 13 Jun 2022 105,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,051 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 104,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 100,566 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,632 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 91,632 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 82,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 13 Sep 2014 82,688 miles

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 13 Sep 2013 79,128 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,952 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 75,952 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,103 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 72,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,491 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,533 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,811 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,454 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 25,454 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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Y5 KCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y5 KCL, 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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Y5 KCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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