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YK04 YPP

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

100,854 mi
Last recorded100,854 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 YPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,854 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 97,438 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 97,438 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,415 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,503 miles

both rear coil spring lower coils corroded .......

Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,983 miles

n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils corroding , general front & rear suspension corrosion .......

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge & perishing .......

Fail 14 Oct 2021 91,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils corroding , general front & rear suspension corrosion .......

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge & perishing .......

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,066 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexy hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and dirt where they can be seen, most pipes covered by plastic covers or heat shields (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewall and on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low, 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewall and on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension is corroded including coil springs

Fail 25 Sep 2020 90,065 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlamps not moving when interior switch operated (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe going into flexy hose leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexy hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and dirt where they can be seen, most pipes covered by plastic covers or heat shields (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewall and on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low, 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewall and on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension is corroded including coil springs

Pass 25 Nov 2019 89,087 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension components on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2019 89,087 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension components on underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2018 86,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb almost white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb almost white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb almost white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre exhaust box very corroded, outer skins flaking away

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,781 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,781 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated ( no external leaks)

o/s wiper deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

exhaust system deteriorated ( no external leaks)

o/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2015 74,458 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,751 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 63,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,726 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 59,726 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,843 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 54,843 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,596 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn near to limit

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2009 48,594 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s front tyres worn near to limit

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,687 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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YK04 YPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YK04 YPP, 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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YK04 YPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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