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YB04 UDH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,985 mi
Last recorded79,985 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 UDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,985 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,323 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 75,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Binding 26KGF (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount missing from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,089 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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 23 Aug 2022 75,078 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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 1 Sep 2021 73,658 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings defective but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Some underbody corrosion evident

Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings defective but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Some underbody corrosion evident

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,617 miles

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

Some underbody corrosion evident

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,987 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken but exhaust supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 70,379 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 70,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,995 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 59,995 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,750 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,607 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 52,607 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 5 Mar 2010 42,909 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,451 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,235 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,205 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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YB04 UDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YB04 UDH, 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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YB04 UDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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