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YCZ 8981

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,972 mi
Last recorded78,972 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 8981
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,471 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - coil spring mounting area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 77,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - coil spring mounting area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 74,219 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 71,229 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,907 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust Y piece leak/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

boot struts weak.exhaust system corroded.surface corrosion to some rear underbody parts,fittings & some paneling.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,828 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/rear Y section has slight crack/leak (6.1.2 (a))

boot struts weak,exhaust system corroded/poor condition.steering creaky when turned/rocked on load.front tyre treads gettin low & wear to inner edges.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 67,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid/rear Y section has slight crack/leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

boot struts weak,exhaust system corroded/poor condition.steering creaky when turned/rocked on load.front tyre treads gettin low & wear to inner edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,342 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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YCZ 8981 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCZ 8981, 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 YCZ 8981 registered?

YCZ 8981 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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