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YK04 YSG

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,184 mi
Last recorded53,184 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 YSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,184 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,070 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,081 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Offside front + offside raer jacking point rubber block missing

Offside headlamp glass condensed

front bumper damaged/ slightly loose from the nearside

Fail 2 Jan 2021 42,081 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (strong advice) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front + offside raer jacking point rubber block missing

Offside headlamp glass condensed

front bumper damaged/ slightly loose from the nearside

Pass 2 Jan 2020 41,546 miles

Condensation in both headlights.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 40,973 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,019 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 39,241 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,647 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,238 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 38,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,715 miles

both front lower swivels have slight play

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,645 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 35,760 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,760 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 34,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,284 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,040 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,525 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,503 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,052 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 YSG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSG, 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 YK04 YSG registered?

YK04 YSG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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