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YL04 VEY

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,808 mi
Last recorded47,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 47,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 46,434 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2024 44,880 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 44,880 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 43,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 40,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,513 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,155 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 28,718 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 26,559 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,779 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,574 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 17,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,194 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 10,653 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,653 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,330 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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YL04 VEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YL04 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL04 VEY?

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What year was YL04 VEY registered?

YL04 VEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is YL04 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 VEY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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