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YA04 CRJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,260 mi
Last recorded116,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 CRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 116,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 116,258 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 114,978 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 114,978 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 113,699 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 113,699 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 111,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 107,878 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 104,789 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 104,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,378 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 100,368 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,649 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,040 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,716 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 87,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,756 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns door mirror side repeater clear lens broken

os and nsf tyres worn on inner and outer treads

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns door mirror side repeater clear lens broken

os and nsf tyres worn on inner and outer treads

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 71,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,135 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,824 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 51,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,968 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 45,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YA04 CRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YA04 CRJ, 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 YA04 CRJ registered?

YA04 CRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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