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YS04 UHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 UHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,131 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 86,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 82,376 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated CENTRAL BUSHING UNBONDING / SPLITTING (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADING TO WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP IN SWEPT AREA - NOT AFFECTING VIEW. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DROP ARM BUSHING

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER SUPPORT RUBBER MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ACROSS TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 82,376 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULBS FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated CENTRAL BUSHING UNBONDING / SPLITTING (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADING TO WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP IN SWEPT AREA - NOT AFFECTING VIEW. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DROP ARM BUSHING

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER SUPPORT RUBBER MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ACROSS TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,434 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 75,871 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,293 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 73,293 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,197 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,058 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 58,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 58,783 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 51,753 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,239 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,452 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,767 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,413 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,984 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 33,060 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)

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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YS04 UHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YS04 UHV, 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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YS04 UHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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