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Y66 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,572 mi
Last recorded124,572 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 124,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 117,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,043 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 110,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,196 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,664 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2019 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,820 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 78,820 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 77,891 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 77,891 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 69,772 miles

both front brake discs lipped/worn

both front headlight casings worn, not affecting beam image too much

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,020 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,328 miles

o/s door hinges stiff and creaking

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,585 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,813 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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Y66 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y66 SLK, 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 Y66 SLK registered?

Y66 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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