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YX04 NWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,087 mi
Last recorded91,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 NWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 91,087 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 91,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,837 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,129 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,971 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 76,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 74,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,259 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,454 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 65,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,690 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 61,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,997 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,223 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 49,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,764 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 43,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,658 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,201 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,905 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 11,912 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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YX04 NWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YX04 NWJ, 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 YX04 NWJ registered?

YX04 NWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is YX04 NWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX04 NWJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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