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YW04 EJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 EJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2024 76,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of inner wheel arch just outside suspension and seatbelt mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 72,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2022 67,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system it poor condition

wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,164 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wheel arch edges corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 62,153 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wheel arch edges corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,307 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,674 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,517 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,719 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,017 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,313 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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YW04 EJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YW04 EJJ, 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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YW04 EJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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