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YH04 CRX

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,040 mi
Last recorded50,040 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 CRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 50,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 48,171 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,211 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 45,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 43,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,216 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 43,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,947 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

Pass 29 Mar 2013 42,368 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,515 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,515 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,682 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,527 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 23,527 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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YH04 CRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH04 CRX, 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 YH04 CRX registered?

YH04 CRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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