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YV04 FZU

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,089 mi
Last recorded87,089 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 87,089 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 86,587 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 85,565 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 85,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,942 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,914 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 81,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,143 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 80,143 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,404 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 79,404 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,760 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust skin peeling and corodded

slight movement in both steering arms

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,760 miles

centre exhaust skin peeling and corodded

slight movement in both steering arms

Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,448 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 71,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 67,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,750 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,861 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,260 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,279 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 FZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

YV04 FZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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