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YV04 FRL

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,380 mi
Last recorded123,380 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 123,380 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 29 Jul 2023 104,783 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 104,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 97,025 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated/corrosion

general corrosion to the under carriage

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,489 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 89,088 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,540 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 84,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,826 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,304 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,658 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 14 Jan 2013 63,660 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 63,660 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,627 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,543 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 57,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,612 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 45,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,428 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 35,428 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,222 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,232 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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YV04 FRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YV04 FRL, 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 YV04 FRL registered?

YV04 FRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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