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YA04 CTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

13,636 mi
Last recorded13,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 13,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 13,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 13,568 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 13,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 13,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 13,398 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 13,285 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 13,285 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements have background overprinting (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 13,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 13,174 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 13,174 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 12,790 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 12,790 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 11,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,540 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,334 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,196 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,744 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 6,162 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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YA04 CTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 YA04 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

YA04 CTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is YA04 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA04 CTZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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