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YL53 YKH

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,821 mi
Last recorded126,821 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 YKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 126,821 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,884 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,286 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides indicators light intensity reduced but not majorly

Pass 16 Aug 2023 114,784 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 114,465 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,814 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,445 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2019 109,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,378 miles

Condensation in o/s headlight

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 103,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Condensation in o/s headlight

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,260 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 143,583 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 143,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,851 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 100,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,197 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 91,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,384 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 84,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,026 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,024 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,999 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,272 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,418 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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YL53 YKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL53 YKH, 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 YL53 YKH registered?

YL53 YKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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