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YE04 GCV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,517 mi
Last recorded85,517 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 GCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 85,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 84,495 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 84,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 83,292 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,115 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,337 miles

Nearside slight play in steering linkage bush

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,775 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 65,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,941 miles

Both headlamps condensated beam images not adversely affected

Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both headlamps condensated beam images not adversely affected

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,870 miles

Both headlamps condensated beam images not adversely affected

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 56,374 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering idler arm

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,853 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,546 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,566 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,371 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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YE04 GCV 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 76.9%.

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 YE04 GCV, 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 YE04 GCV registered?

YE04 GCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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